Lakeita Nelson
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Committed successfully supervises, guides and supports students. Develops meaningful relationships with students and mentors for growth and improvement. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy environment for children by keeping learning environment clean and orderly.
Hardworking helps teachers and staff with clerical or classroom needs. Brings focused and reliable approach with good technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Supportive and organized with good multitasking skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Atkins Tender Loving Care
Riviera Beach , FL
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Teaching Ages 2-3 year olds
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Food Operations Supervisor
Trinity gourmet
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the food service department, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting and inventory control.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food quality or service; provide guidance to kitchen staff on proper cooking methods and portion sizes.
- Ensure compliance with health code regulations by regularly inspecting kitchen facilities, equipment and personnel hygiene practices.
- Develop menus that meet nutritional guidelines while also providing appealing dishes for customers.
- Train new employees on proper food handling techniques, safety protocols and menu items.
- Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries and invoices related to food services activities.
Concession Stand Worker
Palm beach kennel club
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2011 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted with stocking shelves and restocking supplies as needed.
- Prepared concession stand items such as popcorn, hot dogs, nachos.
- Ensured the cleanliness of the concession stand area by wiping down surfaces and cleaning up spills.
- Followed all safety guidelines while preparing food items.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions in order to balance the daily cash drawer.
Cashier
Kings food IGA supermarket
West Palm Beach, FL
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
Supervisor
Summer Feeding Program
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Cook
Lencys world
West Palm Beach, FL
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
Education
Christian Studies
South Florida Christian Collage
West Palm Beach, FL08-2016
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom restocking
- Faculty Collaboration
- Skills Development
- Safe learning environment
- Lesson Planning
- Professional Development
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Atkins Tender Loving Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
Food Operations Supervisor
Trinity gourmet
06.2022 - 06.2023
Concession Stand Worker
Palm beach kennel club
02.2011 - 09.2021
Cashier
Kings food IGA supermarket
05.2008 - 07.2009
Supervisor
Summer Feeding Program
06.2007 - 08.2007
Cook
Lencys world
10.2006 - 02.2007
Christian Studies
South Florida Christian Collage