KEVIN KREISS
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with successful experience in fast-paced settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curricula. Enjoys motivating students through positive encouragement. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk
Bellevue PCC Natural Markets
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Received several customer service recognition letters as cashier.
- Trained new cashiers.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
Teacher/ Tutor
Ballard Remote Learning
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Section Leader
Trader Joe's
10.2008 - 06.2019
- Trained new employees as cashier, for proper procedures, safety and best practices in store.
- Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
- Supervised promotion of wine, beer and liquor in store.
- Assisted customers in pairing wines for their meals, weddings and other events.
- Ordered and maintained stock as Lead Alcohol Category Leader and other sections of store.
- Helped create fun, team atmosphere while maintaining spectacular customer service.
Director
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Created and prepared curricula for Sunday School classes ages 2 through High School.
- Wrote weekly newsletters, organized holiday events, and gave children's lessons for Sunday morning services.
- Recruited, trained, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Created budget and meeting agendas and led monthly meetings with lead volunteers.
Teacher
University Temple Children’s School
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Wrote daily classroom newsletters
- Prepared lesson plans and implemented curricula for language, art, sensory & large motor activities.
- Created documentation forms for classroom.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
University of Washington West Campus Children’s Center
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Wrote daily and weekly classroom newsletter updates.
- Prepared and implemented curricula for language, art, sensory and large motor activities for two to four-year-old children.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher Preschool Teacher
Adams Kids Company
04.2002 - 11.2002
- Created summer curricula and led field trips around Seattle for K through 5th graders.
- Implemented summer reading and writing activities to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Assistant Sports Information Director
Seattle Pacific University
07.1997 - 06.1998
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Created new athlete profile column highlighting top players and rising stars in different sports.
- Authored fresh and engaging press releases and prepared complete press kits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA2000
No Degree - Teaching
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA120-hour TESOL Certificate -
Oxford Seminars
San Francisco, CA2018
UC Berkeley Extension
Chabot College
Hayward, CASkills
- Verbal and Writing Communication
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Satisfaction
- Staff Meetings
- Student-Centered Learning
- Blackboard Software
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Positive Student Engagement
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Organizational Development
Additional Information
As a corporal in the USMC, I gained valuable leadership skills including dedication, teamwork and positive work ethic.
Served as an elected senator for the Associated Students of Seattle Pacific University.
First Aid and CPR certified.
Timeline
Teacher/ Tutor
Ballard Remote Learning
08.2020 - 06.2021
Clerk
Bellevue PCC Natural Markets
07.2020 - 11.2021
Section Leader
Trader Joe's
10.2008 - 06.2019
Director
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
08.2007 - 08.2008
Teacher
University Temple Children’s School
10.2005 - 08.2007
Teacher
University of Washington West Campus Children’s Center
11.2003 - 06.2005
Teacher Preschool Teacher
Adams Kids Company
04.2002 - 11.2002
Assistant Sports Information Director
Seattle Pacific University
07.1997 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English
Seattle Pacific University
No Degree - Teaching
City University of Seattle
120-hour TESOL Certificate -
Oxford Seminars
UC Berkeley Extension
Chabot College
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