Mellissa Winn
Elmer,LA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher and Food Service Manager with a proven track record at Lil Red Wagon of Cenla and Rapides Parish School Board. Excelled in classroom management and lesson planning, enhancing academic growth and operational efficiency. Skilled in parent-teacher collaboration and key decision-making, significantly improving student development and customer satisfaction. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Lil Red Wagon of Cenla
2023.03 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Food Service Manager
Rapides Parish School Board
2005.08 - 2023.03
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and resolving conflicts effectively.
- Upheld company policies consistently across all areas of operation while remaining flexible enough to address unique situations as they arose within the workplace setting.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records
- Reconciled bank statements at end of month.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LAHigh School Diploma -
Bolton High School
Alexandria, LA05.1993
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Staff Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Team Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Motivation
- Equipment management
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Lil Red Wagon of Cenla
2023.03 - Current
Food Service Manager
Rapides Parish School Board
2005.08 - 2023.03
Early Childhood Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Bolton High School
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