Laverne Colbert
Forsyth,GA
Summary
With a proven track record at Monroe County Board of Education, I excel in fostering positive environments and managing high-pressure situations. My expertise spans safe food service practices and lesson planning, highlighting my strong work ethic and time management skills. Achievements include enhancing customer satisfaction and student success through innovative strategies and meticulous attention to health and safety standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service
Monroe County Board of Education
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Managed cash handling procedures accurately balancing register drawers daily.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, fostering an enjoyable cafeteria atmosphere during meal times.
- Served as a positive role model for students displaying appropriate behavior while working in a high-pressure environment.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for students with allergies through careful ingredient selection and cross-contamination prevention measures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient food service and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels of supplies essential to daily operations on-site amenities such as food service establishments.
Teacher
Happy Haven Daycare
04.1988 - 05.2015
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mary Persons High School
Forsyth, GASkills
- Safe food service knowledge
- Food service equipment
- Food service sales techniques
- Food service knowledge
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Hygiene practices
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Food Service
Monroe County Board of Education
08.2013 - 05.2019
Teacher
Happy Haven Daycare
04.1988 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Mary Persons High School
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