Patricia Stenberg
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Winding Ridge Early Learning Center
10.2020 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Restaurant Manager
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
07.2011 - 09.2020
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
- Reduced staff turnover rate with effective leadership, open communication, and employee development opportunities.
- Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Established strong relationships with local suppliers to secure competitive pricing on quality ingredients without sacrificing taste or presentation.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
IUPUI
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Classroom Management
- Materials Preparation
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Small Group Supervision
- Safety Guidelines
- Classroom Supervision
- Attendance monitoring
- Special Education Assistance
- Positive Attitude
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Winding Ridge Early Learning Center
10.2020 - Current
Restaurant Manager
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
07.2011 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
IUPUI
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