Makenna Emerick
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Energetic, compassionate, and adaptable teacher dedicated to providing all students with the support, care, tools, and resources they need to achieve academic and individual success. Educated in implementing curriculum and accessing each student to make an individual educational plan and goal. Knowledgeable teacher, seeking opportunities to expand my skills and continue my teaching journey for the overall benefit of my future students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Leads the classroom in planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, social, and physical development
- Design and facilitate standards-based weekly lesson plans based on up-to-date educational practices
- Evaluate performance using formal and informal testing. Maintain records and files of each child. Arrange parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Attend regular workshops and skill-building exercises and trainings to continue to stay current with industry-standard teaching strategies
- Manage classroom administrative duties such as; supply ordering, scheduling, data analysis, documentation, and filing
Waitress
Kisho Japanese Restaurant
Valencia, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Thrived in a high-volume environment by maintaining a positive, customer-first attitude
- Collaborated with a 15-person staff to ensure diners received quick service, ensuring they felt comfortable asking any available server for assistance
- Surpassed weekly sales targets by upselling menu items
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Maintained a clean workstation by restocking supplies, and wiping down counters.
Shift Lead
Pizza Rev
KnowledgeableSanta Clarita, CA
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed a staff of 20 people including; onboarding new hires, training, scheduling, task delegation
- Responsible for day-to-day operations including profit management, inventory management, and quality control. Responsible for monthly increase of sales by 10-15%
- Deployed humor, patience and empathy to resolve customer issues
- Assisted marketing team with producing and assembling visual sales displays
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Arizona-Online 05-2024
High School Diploma -
Valencia High School
Valencia, CA05.2018
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Waitress
Kisho Japanese Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2021 - Current
Shift Lead
Pizza Rev
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Valencia High School