Kennedy Cutter
MISSOULA,MT
Summary
Empathetic, driven, compassionate and creative current preschool teacher. Past orthodontic assistant, dynamic restaurant server and bartender- extremely social, empathetic, upbeat, adaptable and always hard-working. Loves life, humor, thrives under pressure and being part of a team. Skilled at operating in fast-paced environments. Well versed-versed in maintaining order. Experience playing collegiate women's basketball and coaching youth sports. Excellent team skills, discipline, listening, energy and character. Highly creative. Willing to take anything on! Professional friend-maker.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Clark Fork School
MISSOULA, MT
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
Server
Island Lodge By Al Lago
Lake Tapps, WA
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Recorded orders and worked with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
- Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
- Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
- Upsold customers and optimized table-turns.
- Worked banquets, catering and weddings serving both food and alcohol.
- Restocked, cleaned and upheld maintenance of restaurant on shift.
- Spoke positively and effectively with all types of customers.
Lead Hostess
Stanford's Steak
Tacoma, WA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and estimate wait times.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Enhanced guests' experiences by fulfilling special requests during visits.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
Orthodontic Assistant
Kids Orthodontics and Family Dental WA
Tacoma, WA
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Attached brackets and wiring for braces and advised patient on how to properly and gently brush and floss.
- Showed patients proper use of rubber bands if pt was wearing.
- Made impressions of teeth for mouth guards and other oral fixtures.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
- Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Took xrays.
Records Technician
Molen Orthodontics
Sumner, WA
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted with fitting and adjusting orthodontic appliances and materials like bands or expanders for patients.
- Educated patients about how to use and care for ortho appliances like retainers and braces.
- Created impressions of patients' teeth and gums used to make retainers and other dental appliances.
- Spoke with patients and guardians to go over processes, expectations and length of orthodontic treatment.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during procedures.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Performed minor orthodontic procedures such as W/LA and separator placement/removal.
- Sterilized instruments, set up instrument trays and prepared materials for orthodontic procedures.
- Recorded patient and treatment information using Dolphin software.
- Evaluated and reviewed x-rays to determine satisfactory images for diagnostic purposes.
- Captured and edited preliminary photos of teeth for all incoming consultations.
- Built warm, genuine and caring relationships with all patients.
Guest Services Specialist
Solei Day Spa LLC
Lake Tapps, WA
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Welcomed guests, provided answers to questions, and anticipated guests' service needs.
- Kept up-to-date on appointment availability and spa serviced and schedules to provide clients with accurate information and effective service.
- Promoted target merchandise while assisting guests in identifying products to meet their unique needs.
- Inputted client information into booking system accurately and completely to chart sales metrics.
- Addressed return customers by name to develop customer-company relationships.
- Received phone calls to assist customers in scheduling, rescheduling or canceling appointments.
- Gathered, sorted, distributed and sent mail and packages.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Assisted spa technicians with room set-up.
Youth Basketball Coach
Sumner Basketball Academy
Sumner, WA
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Coach for the Sumner Basketball Academy 3rd grade girls team.
- Worked with children to learn game fundamentals, team work, sportsmanship and respect.
- Guided team through organized, scheduled practices with minute by minute schedules.
- Specially tailored basketball skills and drills to team and individual needs.
- Communicated effectively through conflicts between players to teach compromise and discipline.
- Coached girls through multiple high intensity games.
- Taught fundamentals and advanced skills while building relationships and friendships on the team.
- Organized and communicated practice, scrimmages and games to parents of team.
- Adhered to and enforced game rules and regulations.
- Explained rules, regulations and league guidelines to players.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
Sumner, WA06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature
George Fox University
Newberg, ORSome College (No Degree) - English
Pierce College
Puyallup, WASkills
- Great attitude
- Encouraging and warm
- Skilled
- Well spoken and alert
- Building positive and meaningful relationships
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Excellent listener
- Pays attention to detail
- Works well under pressure
- Fast learner
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
References
- Katie Heckert - Clark Fork School - 4067283395
- Gaia McKnight - Stanford's Steakhouse - 2533076749
- Jenni Shires - Solei Day Spa - 2533353311
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Clark Fork School
04.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Kids Orthodontics and Family Dental WA
02.2023 - 03.2023
Records Technician
Molen Orthodontics
03.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Hostess
Stanford's Steak
10.2021 - 01.2022
Guest Services Specialist
Solei Day Spa LLC
03.2020 - 06.2020
Youth Basketball Coach
Sumner Basketball Academy
10.2019 - 12.2019
Server
Island Lodge By Al Lago
06.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Sumner High School
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature
George Fox University
Some College (No Degree) - English
Pierce College
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