Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Meredith Duphily

Groveland,FL

Summary

I have been a hard-working professional with 24.5 years of experience. With proven knowledge of food preparation, food production, and food sanitation and safety. I took the job in Food Service, because it fit into my children’s schedule. My children are older now, so I want to get back to working with children again. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the role at your school. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Reingold Elementary School
Fitchburg, MA
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.

Cook

Fitchburg Nutritional Services
Fitchburg, Ma
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
  • Apportion and serve food to students and staff
  • Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number of portions to be served
  • Clean, cut and cook meat and poultry
  • Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed
  • Wash and clean cooking equipment
  • Compile and maintain records of food use
  • Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals
  • Bake bread and rolls.

Food Preparer

Fitchburg Nutritional Services
Fitchburg, MA
03.2012 - 09.2017
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes
  • Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
  • Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, and desserts according to supervisors instructions following approved procedures
  • Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers
  • Place food on trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets
  • Weigh and measure ingredients
  • Mix ingredients for green salads
  • Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas
  • Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers
  • Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
  • Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas
  • Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods
  • Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food & supplies are getting low.

Lead Teacher

Greater Quincy Child Care Center
Quincy, MA
11.1997 - 04.2001
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
  • Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
  • Read books to entire classes or to small groups
  • Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
  • Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
  • Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them
  • Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
  • Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.

Education

Associate - Applied Science

Massasoit Community College

A.A.S - Early

AECE - undefined

Skills

  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Enforcing Classroom Rules
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Behavior Management
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Classroom Management
  • Materials Distribution
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Lunchtime Assistance
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Positive Interactions

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Reingold Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2022

Cook

Fitchburg Nutritional Services
09.2017 - 12.2019

Food Preparer

Fitchburg Nutritional Services
03.2012 - 09.2017

Lead Teacher

Greater Quincy Child Care Center
11.1997 - 04.2001

Associate - Applied Science

Massasoit Community College

A.A.S - Early

AECE - undefined

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