Pamela Wong
S
WICHITA,KS
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering ten years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Food And Environmental Services
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
Larned, Kansas
08.2011 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
Food Service Supervisor
Hays Medical Center Inc.
Hays, KS
11.2000 - 08.2011
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Ordered new supplies and food to maintain service levels.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages
Director of Operations
American Redcross
Lawrence, KS
07.2000 - 11.2000
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management.
Director of Operations
American Red Cross
Hays, KS
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
VISTA Volunteer
AmeriCorps VISTA
Hays, KS
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Became strong advocate for Social Services reform.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Preschool Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool Methodist Church
Great Bend, KS
08.1989 - 12.1989
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Preschool Teacher
Berean Preschool
Great Bend, KS
08.1986 - 01.1988
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Berean Christian School
Great Bend, KS
08.1978 - 05.1980
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Education
No Degree - Certified Dietary Manager
Barton Community College
Great Bend, KS 01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - History Emphasis Teacher Education
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 08.1989 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Education Emphasis Early Childhood
Central Bible College
Springfield, MO 08.1972 - 05.1976
Skills
Child development
Elementary education
Tutoring expertise
Lesson Planning
Early Childhood Education
Mother of three children
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Affiliations
ANFP Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
Timeline
Director of Food And Environmental Services
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital
08.2011 - 02.2021
No Degree - Certified Dietary Manager
Barton Community College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Food Service Supervisor
Hays Medical Center Inc.
11.2000 - 08.2011
Director of Operations
American Redcross
07.2000 - 11.2000
Director of Operations
American Red Cross
08.1997 - 06.2000
VISTA Volunteer
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.1996 - 08.1997
Preschool Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool Methodist Church
08.1989 - 12.1989
Bachelor of Arts - History Emphasis Teacher Education
Fort Hays State University
08.1989 - 05.1995
Preschool Teacher
Berean Preschool
08.1986 - 01.1988
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Berean Christian School
08.1978 - 05.1980
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Education Emphasis Early Childhood
Central Bible College
08.1972 - 05.1976