Lynese Knudson
Pasco
Summary
Outgoing and friendly professional who enjoys helping others and creating a positive environment. Strong communication skills with experience in customer service, childcare, and school support roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Service Worker
Pasco School District
Pasco
08.2025 - Current
- Prepare and serve meals for students in a fast-paced school environment
- Operate cashier and handle transactions accurately
- Stock and organize food deliveries and kitchen supplies
- Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes and sanitizing kitchen areas
- Follow food safety and health guidelines at all times
- Prepared and served nutritious meals following dietary guidelines.
- Monitored food safety practices during meal preparation and serving.
- Followed established protocols for sanitation and hygiene in food service areas.
- Observed safety measures and followed instructions when using kitchen equipment and heavy duty mixers.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Burbank Elementary School
Burbank
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted teachers in delivering lessons and managing classroom activities.
- Supported individual students with special needs during classroom instruction.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Supervised students during recess and lunch, ensuring a safe environment.
- Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness to promote a productive learning space.
- Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans for students.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators.
- Provided guidance and support to students during instruction periods.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
Pasco
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed engaging programs to promote youth leadership and personal growth.
- Coordinated daily activities that fostered teamwork and social skills among participants.
- Facilitated workshops on health, education, and life skills for diverse youth groups.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources and support for youth initiatives.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment for all club members during activities.
- Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
- Created a safe environment where youths could express themselves without fear of judgement.
- Encouraged positive behavior by setting expectations and providing feedback.
- Developed and facilitated educational programs focused on life skills, vocational training, health education, conflict resolution, and other relevant topics.
- Provided guidance and support to help foster the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of youth.
- Provided homework help and tutoring in specific subjects.
- Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
- Developed strategies to motivate disengaged or struggling youth.
Education
Saddle Mountain School
Othello, WASkills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Learning strategies
- Friendly and outgoing
- Hard working
- Quick learner
- Works well with others
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Food Handler’s Permit
- Completed Successful Solutions Professional Development training
Timeline
Nutrition Service Worker
Pasco School District
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Paraprofessional
Burbank Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2025
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club
10.2021 - 11.2022
Saddle Mountain School