Nicole Rodseth
Peoria Heights,IL
Summary
Multitasker and team collaborator focused on enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. Proven track record in delivering exceptional customer service and managing inventory effectively. Maintains organized workspaces to ensure safety and foster a positive team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook/server/register
Michaels Italian Feast
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Customer Service, Registers, Stocking
The Liquor Shoppe
10.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
1:1 Teacher
The Children's Home
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing rules, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed individualized learning plans for struggling students, utilizing test and assignment data to enhance academic support.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to share insights on student achievement, contributing to collaborative strategies for improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating a more conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ASL Interpreting
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2016
Skills
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Food handler certification
- Cleaning and organization
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Dependability and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Reporting and documentation
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Student motivation
- Effective listening
- Student rapport
Timeline
Prep Cook/server/register
Michaels Italian Feast
08.2024 - Current
Customer Service, Registers, Stocking
The Liquor Shoppe
10.2022 - Current
1:1 Teacher
The Children's Home
08.2019 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - ASL Interpreting
Illinois Central College