Lesly Weathers
Rockford,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Rockford Public schools
Rockford, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
Lunch Aide
Rockford Public Schools Contractors
Rockford, IL
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance with cafeteria set-up prior to meal times.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with students and staff members.
- Organized storage areas for efficient stocking of necessary items.
- Inspected trays and plates for neatness prior to being served by cafeteria staff members.
- Ensured that all areas of the cafeteria were clean before, during, and after meal service.
- Assisted with setting up serving stations for breakfast or lunch service.
- Rotated stock so that older items are used first in order to minimize spoilage.
- Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
Catering Manager
Atlanta Bread Company
Valdosta, GA
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Reviewed invoices from vendors after each event and approved payment when appropriate.
- Created marketing campaigns for catering services and monitored their effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of orders and deliveries for catering services.
- Supervised servers during catered events to ensure high standards of service were met.
- Ensured the quality of ingredients used in meals served at catered events.
- Monitored budgets for catering services and implemented cost-saving measures when necessary.
- Developed innovative ideas for themed parties or buffets based on client needs.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding proper presentation of dishes served at catered events.
- Prepared reports summarizing financial information such as costs incurred per event or total revenue generated from catering services.
- Managed inventory levels of food supplies required for upcoming catered events.
- Inspected equipment prior to use at catered events to ensure it was working properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Washington, DC12-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Directed
- Multitasking
- Verbal Communication
- Planning
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom support
- Special Education Support
Certification
- Licensed paraprofessional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Rockford Public schools
03.2022 - Current
Lunch Aide
Rockford Public Schools Contractors
09.2016 - 03.2020
Catering Manager
Atlanta Bread Company
05.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
- Licensed paraprofessional
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