Likesha Jenkins
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher specializing in two-year-old classroom environments. Demonstrates strong understanding of early childhood development and curriculum design, ensuring engaging learning experiences for young learners. Strong leadership skills foster positive relationships with parents, staff, and children, contributing to overall success in previous roles. Notable for creativity and passion in fostering nurturing learning environments that promote social and cognitive growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Provided support to other teachers when needed during challenging situations.
- Modeled positive behavior management strategies for teachers in the classroom.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline policies.
- Collaborated with parents on individual student progress reports and goals.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs. Preparing lesson plans for the months.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Observed children to record development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
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Fast Food Manager
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Lewisville Clemmons, NC
10.2015 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented customer service standards for staff to follow.
- Trained new employees on food preparation, cash handling, and customer service techniques.
- Maintained accurate financial records, such as sales receipts and invoices.
- Monitored daily operations of the restaurant, including inventory control and ordering supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.
- Managed team of 10-15 employees in fast-paced environment.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
- Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness and maintenance of dining and kitchen areas.
Fast Food Cashier
Hardees Fast Food
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers, credit card machines and other related equipment accurately.
- Processed payments, gave change and issued receipts for orders.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Stocked shelves with food items and supplies as needed.
- Organized order taking station to ensure efficient workflow.
- Inspected orders to make sure they were accurate before handing them to customers.
- Assisted in preparing food items such as sandwiches or salads when necessary.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding menu items, prices, promotions and special offers.
- Performed opening, closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning counters, tables, floors at the end of each shift.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NCSkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Safety Procedures
- Social Development Activities
- Caring and Understanding
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Classroom Instruction
- Excellent communication skills
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Cognitive Development
- Curriculum Development
- Parental Communication
- Positive Role Model
- Safety Procedures
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Organization
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- When I first started my teaching job, I started as assistance teacher. I didn't have the courage to go back to school because my grandmother had past away. My director at the time, kept encouraging me to go back, and I did, and I my credentials, and thinking about going back.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
Sunshine House Early Learning Academy
08.2020 - Current
Fast Food Manager
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
10.2015 - 08.2024
Fast Food Cashier
Hardees Fast Food
08.2010 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
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