Mary Alt
Casper,WY
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader from Rising Stars Learning Center, adept in classroom management and curriculum implementation. Excelled in fostering parent-teacher relations and mentoring teachers, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Proven track record in staff management and creating inclusive, stimulating learning environments. Skilled in addressing special needs, ensuring progress for all students.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Teacher
Rising Stars Learning Center
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by holding regular meetings, discussing student performance, concerns, and areas for improvement.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning preferences.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Customized educational materials based on individual student needs to ensure inclusive learning experiences for all.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Key Holder
Bath and Body
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items they were looking for quickly resulting in an increase of overall client satisfaction.
- Monitored associates throughout each assigned shift and professionally managed any challenges to maintain optimal store performance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
- Supported store operations during peak hours, effectively managing long queues and high volumes of customers.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
Cook
Rising Stars Learning Center
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
Cook
Casey’s General Store
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took out trash
- Washed and sanitized all dishes used.
Education
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IAEast Mills High School
Malvern, IA05.2010
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Staff management
- Mentoring student's
- Student engagement
- Progress reporting
- School safety
- Social-emotional learning
- Arts integration
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom instruction
- Special needs students
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Sanitation
- Allergy awareness
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Staff oversight
- Alarm systems
- Team training and development
- Product demonstrations
- Opening and closing coordination
- Drawer counting
Timeline
Cook
Rising Stars Learning Center
12.2023 - 09.2024
Key Holder
Bath and Body
06.2023 - 12.2024
Cook
Casey’s General Store
06.2011 - 05.2012
Head Teacher
Rising Stars Learning Center
Iowa Western Community College
East Mills High School
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