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Pippa Mikes

Cambridge,OH

Summary

Experience manager and educator with a strong background in enhancing team performance and engaging students. Skilled in implementing effective operational strategies and fostering collaborative environments. Committed to continuous improvement and creating impactful learning experiences.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

City of Cambridge - City Pool
Cambridge, Ohio
05.2025 - Current
  • Led daily operations and staff management at the city pool, ensuring safety and efficient service delivery.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing the secure environment for patrons.
  • Trained new staff in service policies, improving overall service quality and team performance, and procedures to enhance service quality.
  • Monitored staff performance, addressing issues promptly to maintain high standards.
  • Enforced customer service standards, resolving problems to uphold satisfaction.
  • Cross-trained employees in various roles to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
  • Led team meetings and coaching sessions to promote continuous performance improvement.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, setting clear priorities and goals for the team.

Long term substitute for Cross Categorical Room

Cambridge City Schools
Cambridge, OH
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated student development of independent living skills through tailored instruction.
  • Collaborated with educational professionals to support the transition in job training programs.
  • Engaged with Board of Developmental Disabilities and Ohio Opportunities Developmental workforce.
  • Established partnerships with high school career navigator to support student transition.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and active participation in classroom discussions.
  • Communicated student progress and classroom activities effectively to parents.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching methodologies.
  • Created conducive learning environment by setting clear behavior and performance expectations.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Cambridge City Schools
Cambridge, Ohio
10.2011 - 05.2025
  • Delivered engaging lessons to K-12 students across diverse subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Communicated with students, parents, and staff regarding classroom dynamics.
  • Modified instructional materials for special education students as needed.
  • Developed creative activities to enhance student engagement in learning.
  • Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, and field trips.
  • Attended professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
  • Assisted students with job and college applications.

Online Instructor

Cambridge High School
Cambridge, Ohio
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Assisted students with filling out job applications, looking for work, and filling out college applications.
  • Assisted students with job interviews by conducting mock interviews with them. While providing positive feedback.
  • Scheduling mock interviews with outside businesses.
  • Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
  • Monitored student engagement levels throughout the semester and developed strategies for improvement.
  • Created lesson plans, assessments, and supplemental materials to facilitate learning in the virtual classroom.
  • Utilized multimedia tools to enhance virtual classroom instruction and student engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - The Study of Children And Families

Ohio University, Zanesville
Zanesville, OH
06-2011

Master of Science - K-12 Special Education - General Curriculum

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Performance monitoring
  • Student engagement that is student-centered instruction
  • Team building, along with staff training
  • Effective communication, along with conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Goal setting
  • Team leadership
  • Curriculum development based upon students' abilities
  • Safety protocol implementation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

City of Cambridge - City Pool
05.2025 - Current

Long term substitute for Cross Categorical Room

Cambridge City Schools
08.2022 - 05.2025

Online Instructor

Cambridge High School
01.2014 - 05.2017

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Cambridge City Schools
10.2011 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - The Study of Children And Families

Ohio University, Zanesville

Master of Science - K-12 Special Education - General Curriculum

Liberty University

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