Nicolle Guild
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Proven leader and dedicated educator from A Shining Star Preschool, adept in classroom management and curriculum development, significantly enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in food handling and safety, achieving excellence in health inspections. Holds CDA Certification and Food Manager Certification, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and student well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
A Shining Star Preschool
2012.09 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during meal and snack times.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in quarterly health inspections.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
- Received ingredient deliveries, checking for freshness and packaging damages
- Follow meal patterns that align with CACFP guidelines to ensure children receive well balanced meals and participate in yearly inspections.
- Other responsibilities associated with this position include: Greeting parents and assisting with the arrival of students, processing and logging payments, transporting children between the center and school.
Lead Teacher
A Shining Star Preschool
2012.09 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding child's developmental progress and concerns.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and culture practices.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed lesson plans and worked closely with administration for compliance with Creative Curriculum.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in workshops.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Facilitate quarterly conferences with parents to discuss developmental successes and concerns, referring them to specialists as needed.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment to meet Arizona State Licensing requirements as well as participate in a yearly inspections.
- Documented social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records to share with state agencies to ensure continued funding.
- Participate in monthly meetings with fellow staff members, site directors, and Head Start supervisors to collaborate families' needs, site needs, as well as plan future parent engagement activities.
Education
No Degree - Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZCDA Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ06.2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Supply Restocking
- Order and delivery practices
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative learning
- Technology Integration
Affiliations
- First Things First
- Maricopa County Head Start
Certification
CDA Certificate, Food Manager Certification, CPR/First Aid, Fingerprint Clearance, 12 Hours of Yearly Continued Education Credits
Timeline
Cook
A Shining Star Preschool
2012.09 - Current
Lead Teacher
A Shining Star Preschool
2012.09 - Current
No Degree - Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
CDA Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
CDA Certificate, Food Manager Certification, CPR/First Aid, Fingerprint Clearance, 12 Hours of Yearly Continued Education Credits
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