Rebekah Gorsuch
Ashland Trinity Lutheran Church
Loudonville
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in creating nurturing environments for children. Skilled in teamwork and excellent communication, ensuring safety and promoting social interaction.
Work History
Nursery Volunteer
1 Month- Assisted in creating a safe and welcoming environment for children during nursery sessions.
- Supported lead volunteers by organizing toys and learning materials for activities.
- Engaged with children through interactive play, fostering developmental skills and social interaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of nursery space to ensure a hygienic setting for children.
- Adapted quickly to various tasks and responsibilities as needs arose within the nursery setting.
After School Teacher/Preschool Assistant Teacher
3 Years 4 Months- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged creativity and collaboration among students.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to parents and guardians regularly.
- Developed individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Coordinated enrichment activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Prepared food and served meals and refreshments to 20 children.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in education and refining teaching skills.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating safe and conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning objectives, fostering inclusive educational atmosphere.
- Coordinated with school staff to align after-school teaching with day curriculum, ensuring cohesive educational experience.
- Supported a safe, nurturing environment by enforcing health and safety protocols consistently.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Aided students'' physical development through daily outdoor playtime activities designed to promote gross motor skill growth.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Assisted with planning field trips, organizing transportation logistics, and supervising children during outings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and improve classroom practices.
- Promoted physical health in students by integrating daily outdoor playtime.
- Created safe and welcoming classroom environment, ensuring all children felt valued and included.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Supported lead teacher in coordinating field trips, broadening students' real-world understanding.
Family Caregiver for Combat Wounded Spouse
7 Months- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs and abilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and well-being in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients' needs.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Cook Helper
5 Years 10 Months- Assisted in meal preparation and food assembly for large student populations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Supported lead cooks in inventory management and ingredient sourcing.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure food quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
- Expedited meal service during peak hours by rapidly assembling dishes according to standard recipes under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Helped maintain adequate stock levels in the pantry by assisting with inventory tracking and ordering procedures when necessary.
- Supported cost control measures through careful monitoring of ingredient usage during food preparation tasks.
- Upheld high standards of food safety by consistently monitoring and recording temperatures for perishable items throughout the day.
- Reduced food waste by adhering to proper portion sizes, storage methods, and inventory management practices.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Facilitated smooth kitchen operations by effectively communicating with other staff members regarding meal progress and special requests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate meal preparation support to the head cook.
- Contributed to efficient food production by promptly completing delegated tasks from the head cook.
- Collected School funds for breakfast and lunch
- Served and prepared breakfast for up to 100 students daily
- Maintained required state certifications for food preparation and health codes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patience and empathy
Activity organization
Reliability and punctuality
Safety awareness
Infant care experience
Meal preparation
Childcare experience
Friendly and respectful
Teamwork
Cleaning and sanitizing
Dependability
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Timeline
Nursery Volunteer
Ashland Trinity Lutheran Church
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
After School Teacher/Preschool Assistant Teacher
Park Street Preschool
08.2021 - 12.2024Read More
Family Caregiver for Combat Wounded Spouse
Military Family Resource Centre
12.2011 - 07.2012Read More
Cook Helper
North Thurston Public Schools
09.2006 - 07.2012Read More
Delta Senior High
High School Diploma
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