Samantha Molaison
Lafayette,LA
Summary
To provide compassionate and patient-centered care while adhering to ethical standards and best practices in healthcare.
Developed strong customer service and multitasking skills in high-paced environments. Demonstrates ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining positive and professional attitude. Seeking to transition into a new field, leveraging skills in effective communication and team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cecil Picard Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Server
Pour
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Long Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher
Milton Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Pre-K Teacher
Truman Elementary School
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans while establishing student goals for grade curriculum
- Incorporate cross-curricula components into lessons and units, manage classroom behavior and routines
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods and hands-on sensory activities to facilitate the learning process
- Active team member effectively communicating and collaborating with all levels of staff to ensure optimum learning environment for students
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Restaurant Manager
Bentley's
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
Server / Assistant Manager
The Filling Station
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Responsible for overseeing all operations at the bar/restaurant, employee schedules, event planning, and staff functions and responsibilities
- Responsible for keeping track of inventory and supplies
- Required to establish a physical presence at bar/restaurant and make adjustments to ensure customer service is consistently high
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt and courteous service from the server team.
- Streamlined communication between kitchen staff and servers for improved order accuracy and timeliness.
Long Term Substitute Grade 2
Katherine Drexel Elementary
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans while establishing student goals for grade curriculum
- Incorporate cross-curricula components into lessons and units, manage classroom behavior and routines
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods and hands-on sensory activities to facilitate the learning process
- Active team member effectively communicating and collaborating with all levels of staff to ensure optimum learning environment for students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Grades 1-5; certified Pre K-3rd
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2011
Skills
- Organization and prioritization
- Operations management
- Team collaboration
- Team management
- Microsoft Software
- Critical thinking
- Parent-teacher communication
- Customer loyalty
- Strong work ethic
- Task prioritization
- Exceptional customer service
Community Service
- St. Alphonsus Catholic Church – Life Teen Program, Maurice, LA, 08/07, 04/08, Developed, organized, planned religion lessons which were focused on reaching approximately 75 high school teens on spiritual, emotional and social levels.
- Special Olympics – Volunteer, Lafayette, LA, 03/08, 03/08, Assisted in the organization and coaching of children with special needs in regards to the physical and emotional support in completing competition of Olympic events.
Timeline
Teacher
Cecil Picard Elementary
08.2018 - 12.2024
Server
Pour
01.2018 - 08.2018
Long Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher
Milton Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2018
Restaurant Manager
Bentley's
04.2017 - 11.2017
Pre-K Teacher
Truman Elementary School
11.2012 - 03.2018
Long Term Substitute Grade 2
Katherine Drexel Elementary
03.2012 - 05.2012
Server / Assistant Manager
The Filling Station
09.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Grades 1-5; certified Pre K-3rd
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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