McKenna Smyth
Jarrell
Summary
Dedicated individual looking to pursue a new career. I am able to push myself to learn new things in order to better my job and myself as well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Montgomery Independent School District
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for effective instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Server/Bartender
Pizza Shack
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Team Leader
Subzero Ice Cream & Yogurt
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2022
Skills
- Special needs support
- Growth mindset
- Lesson planning
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Proficient in [software]
- Technology integration
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Montgomery Independent School District
01.2023 - 05.2024
Server/Bartender
Pizza Shack
02.2019 - 12.2022
Team Leader
Subzero Ice Cream & Yogurt
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University
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