Motivated and detail-oriented instructor with a strong background in child supervision and student engagement. Demonstrated success in fostering a safe atmosphere, training staff, and promoting positive interactions among students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Before School Instructor & Kitchen Cook
Lexington CUSD 7
Lexington, IL
08.2021 - Current
Supervised children during before and after school activities.
Ensured a safe environment by monitoring interactions among children.
Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team compliance and awareness.
Organized age-appropriate activities that fostered engagement and development among children.
Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
Demonstrated good problem-solving skills when dealing with challenging behaviors from students.
Established clear rules and guidelines for acceptable behavior among participants.
Communicated with parents regarding daily activities and any concerning behaviors, strengthening parent-staff relationships.
Prepared ingredients and menu items according to recipes and standards.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers safely and effectively.
Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
Adhered to sanitation regulations when cleaning kitchen surfaces, utensils and equipment.
Notified manager immediately if any problems arose in the kitchen area.
Noon Hour Supervisor
Unit 5- Parkside Grade School
Normal, Illinois
08.2017 - 05.2021
Supervised lunchtime activities to ensure student safety and engagement.
Mediated conflicts among students during playtime to foster a collaborative environment.
Oversaw cafeteria behavior to enhance student engagement and enjoyment during meals.
Enforced school rules and guidelines to maintain a respectful environment during lunch.
Trained new supervisors on effective supervision techniques and safety protocols.
Enforced consequences to maintain a safe environment.
Promoted positive interactions among diverse student groups to build community and inclusivity.
Supervised school yard activities, mediated conflicts, and maintained order.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Walmart
Lincoln, IL
09.2003 - 06.2012
Stocked shelves with merchandise to maintain product availability.
Organized backroom inventory to enhance storage efficiency and product accessibility.
Rotated stock regularly to ensure freshness of perishable items.
Assisted customers in locating products and resolving inquiries to improve overall shopping experience.
Collaborated with team members to execute store layouts effectively.
Restocked returned goods into designated areas within the store and warehouse.
Unloaded trucks, moved incoming freight to storage areas, unpackaged products from containers.
Processed returns accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Accounting Associate
Wal-Mart
Lincoln, IL
05.1999 - 06.2006
Reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
Generated monthly financial statements to support management decision-making processes.
Balanced safe with spreadsheet data to ensure financial accuracy.
Reviewed daily audit paperwork to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining compliance.
Pulled and counted registers, verifying against computer printouts for accuracy.