Rachael Fairchild
Bishop,Georgia
Summary
Qualified professional with a proven track record in educational and childcare settings, notably with the Oconee County School District. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering motivational leadership. Demonstrated expertise in inventory accuracy and progress monitoring, significantly improving engagement and performance metrics. Skilled in creating inclusive, safe learning environments, leveraging both instructional support and safety awareness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Young Women's Christian Organization
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
Assistant Manager of School Nutrition
Oconee County School District
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment to enhance the students experience.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconee County Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Home School Instructor
Self-employed at Fairchild Home Studies
08.2006 - 05.2021
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented
Kid's Club Manager
Kroger
10.1998 - 09.2000
- Planned, organized and coordinated special events and celebrations.
- Recruited, hired and trained to develop high-performing staff.
- Increased staff performance and engagement via motivational leadership.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Provided childcare for children ages three to ten years
Teaching Assistant and Bus Driver
Head Start Program
08.1994 - 05.1997
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.
Education
Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Education
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA06.1994
Skills
- Guest Relationships
- Motivational Leadership
- Operational Standards
- Guest Services
- Safety Awareness
- Team Relationships
- Instructional Support
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Accuracy
- Activities Oversight
- Social and Group Settings
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Young Women's Christian Organization
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager of School Nutrition
Oconee County School District
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Oconee County Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Home School Instructor
Self-employed at Fairchild Home Studies
08.2006 - 05.2021
Kid's Club Manager
Kroger
10.1998 - 09.2000
Teaching Assistant and Bus Driver
Head Start Program
08.1994 - 05.1997
Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Education
Athens Technical College
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