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Rebecca Rakestraw

Kennedale,United States of America

Summary

Enthusiastic and professional teacher with 29 years’ experience in public schools seeking employment after retirement. Adept at working effectively unsupervised once trained, mastering new skills, planning, classroom management, and basic technology. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Deli Clerk

Albertsons
Arlington, TX
10.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
  • Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
  • Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
  • Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
  • Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
  • Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
  • Provided accurate pricing information when requested by customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
  • Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
  • Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
  • Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the store operations during peak hours of business activity.
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
  • Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits.
  • Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
  • Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
  • Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
  • Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.

First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher

Atwood McDonald Elementary School
Fort Worth, TX
08.1995 - 06.2023
  • Taught ESL, Gifted and Talented, special education, and regular students within my classroom
  • Set and communicated ground rules for my classroom based on respect and personal responsibility
  • Tutored children after school in small groups to help them with difficult subjects
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
  • Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
  • Presented training to staff as needed
  • Served as ESL lead teacher for campus (2016-2023).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

East Texas Baptist University

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership (Lead teacher for grade level, ESL lead teacher for campus)
  • Team Collaboration
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Relationship Building
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Teaching Certificate Elementary Self-Contained
  • Curriculum development in science Grades 1-8
  • ActivInspire knowledge
  • Elementary English Grades 1-8
  • Skilled with Animoto, PowerPoint, Audacity, Plickers, Weebly, Kidsblog, and EduCanon, Word
  • ESL certified
  • Gifted Talented Certified through Fort Worth ISD
  • Attended TXBESS training (06/2006)
  • Attended Kilgo Training for Science (06/2009)
  • Attended Inclusion Summer Academy (06/2008)

Accomplishments

  • Campus Lead ESL teacher (2000-present)
  • Mentored teacher (2006-2007; 2007-2008; 2014-2015)
  • Wrote ELL Differentiation for Grade 2 Science (2010-2011)
  • On Team that Wrote Curriculum for Science (Summer 2010)
  • Campus Teacher of the Year (2008-2009)
  • Presented at District Waiver Days (2009-2010)
  • Member of Textbook Committee for Math Adoption (2007-2008)
  • One of the Presenters of Math Textbook Committee's Decision to Board (2008)

Highlights

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  • Teaching Certificate Elementary Self-Contained
  • Curriculum development in science Grades 1-8
  • ActivInspire knowledge
  • Elementary English Grades 1-8
  • Skilled with Animoto, PowerPoint, Audacity, Plickers, KidsblEduCanonog, and EduCanon, Word.
  • ESL certified
  • Gifted Talented Certified through Fort Worth ISD
  • Attended TXBESS training (06/20Kilgoli>
  • Attended Kilgo Training for Science (06/2009)
  • Attended Inclusion Summer Academy (06/2008)

Timeline

Deli Clerk

Albertsons
10.2023 - Current

First, Second, and Third Grade Teacher

Atwood McDonald Elementary School
08.1995 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Education

East Texas Baptist University
Rebecca Rakestraw