Maame N Y A R K O
Washington,DC
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
United Planning Organization
03.2022 - Current
- Developed student-focused spaces prioritizing safety, health, and education.
- Fostered development in children's physical and intellectual abilities.
- Promoted advancement of children's emotional and social abilities.
- Cultivated strong connections with families.
- Recorded observations of children's conduct.
- Utilized knowledge of child learning processes.
- Worked in 4 childcare centers in the organization.
- Taught and worked with 3 different age groups.
Community Garden Coordinator
City Blossoms
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Exposing younger generations to benefits of urban agriculture early on in their lives.
- Boosted volunteer participation, coordinating regular workdays and providing training opportunities.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing garden workshops.
- Established a positive atmosphere in the garden space, addressing conflicts or concerns as they arose among participants gracefully.
- Increased garden productivity with the introduction of sustainable gardening practices and techniques.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
Cook II
Conrad
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
- Prepared vegetables, garnishes, and other items in advance to reduce loads during rush periods.
- Prepared food items to support Cook in high-volume kitchen.
- Cooked items to correct temperatures to minimize risk of food-borne illness.
- Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to promptly deliver high-quality food.
Head Cook
Homewood Suites
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Cooked and garnished meals, approving and polishing plates before delivery to customer.
- Promoted safe work environment for co-workers and customers by enforcing regulatory compliance.
- Maintained kitchen equipment and appliances, completing repairs or ordering replacements to keep kitchen operations at peak levels.
Cook II
Ritz Carlton
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Prepared vegetables, garnishes, and other items in advance to reduce loads during rush periods.
- Maintained and operated grills and deep fryers.
- Verified that prepared food met requirements for quality, plating presentation, and serving size.
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
- Prepared food items to support Cook in high-volume kitchen.
Sushi Chef
MGM National Harbor
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Developed recipes for various sauces to pair with sushi rolls and entrees, including spicy mayo, miso mayo, and ponzu.
- Estimated daily food consumption to meet customer demands.
- Prepared multiple types of vegetables and fish to create artistic rolls, sashimi, and sushi for guests.
- Confirmed freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Education
High School Diploma -
TC Williams Highschool
3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 2230206.2012
High School Diploma - Finance
Academy of Finance
3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 2230205.2012
Associate Degree General Studies - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria04.2014
Associate Degree - Culinary
Stratford University
2900 Eisenhower Avenue06.2018
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson implementation
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Loves children
- Child care
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Classroom management
- Food safety and sanitation
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Community Garden Coordinator
City Blossoms
04.2023 - 12.2024
Teacher
United Planning Organization
03.2022 - Current
Cook II
Conrad
02.2020 - 04.2020
Head Cook
Homewood Suites
08.2019 - 02.2020
Cook II
Ritz Carlton
12.2017 - 04.2019
Sushi Chef
MGM National Harbor
12.2016 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
TC Williams Highschool
High School Diploma - Finance
Academy of Finance
Associate Degree General Studies - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate Degree - Culinary
Stratford University
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