Shakirah Crews
Killeen,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Teacher
Wiz Kids Daycare
07.2021 - Current
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning..
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Informed parents of facility enrollment procedures, policies, and activities.
- Ensured full compliance with state procedures and policies
- Created, developed and implemented lesson plans for up to 12 students.
Dietary Aid Supervisor
Methodist Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Maintain workstations in hygienic and orderly manner.
- Wash and sanitize all reusable utensils and dishes.
- Serve meals as per given chart menu to patients in their rooms.
- Adhere to cleanliness and safety procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Participated in medical staff meetings and other committees related to nutrition care.
Kitchen Supervisor/ Cook
Southeast Alabama Youth Services
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Prepared food and ensured meals were delivered in timely manner.
- Recorded detailed information regarding time of meals, meal content, number of meals served, and food temperatures.
- Followed approved menus to ensure prepared meals incompliance to state regulations, medical orders, nutrition and other required standards.
- Managed kitchen clean-up and adhered to standards of cleanliness and health regulations and follow safety and security measures in kitchen including daily inventory of knives and utensils.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Transport and accompany patients to doctor appointments or to hospital
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/ exercises
- Prepared and served client meals
- Performed domestic and household task.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
Kitchen Supervisor/Cook
Alcove Assisted Living
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Inspected special diet requests and orders to assure correct diet is being served.
- Prepared and served substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served by only making authorized food substitutions
- Comply with all policies and procedures including dating, and labeling all food products
- Prepared food and served food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies
- Prepared and served all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus
- Responsible for completing all assigned cleaning task.
Assistant Banquet Manager - Cook
The Southern Mining Co.
05.2005 - 12.2009
- Supervised between 10 and 15 crew members depending on event
- Cooked and served meals
- Prepared trays of vegetables, desserts, and appetizers for special events
- Set-up salad bar and main entree bars
- Prepared rooms for meetings, arranged decorations, set-up media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions
- Filled out banquet ticket and collected remaining balance
- Assigned duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routine
- Trained new hires
- Accepted cash and credit card payments for beverages and meals; operated register
- Cleaned tables, counter, and reset tables
- Greeted customers in warm and friendly manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashford High School
Ashford, Alabama05.2005
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Program Development
- Learning Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Curriculum Compliance With Texas
- Community Involvement
- Fundraising
- Special Needs Students
Websites
Volunteer Experience
- Starling School & Day Care Center, Assisted with the care of the children ranging from infants to five-year-old children. Engaged with the children in the daily activities; painting, reading, math lessons, and any other activities to stimulate growth. Prepared and served meals and snacks to the children.
- Latwonda Foster Care Home, Assisted with the daily care and activities of children in the Foster Care System, until they were reunited with their families. The children ranged from 10 to 17 years-of-age.
Additional Information
Volunteer Work:
Starling School & Daycare Center- Assisted with the care of the children ranging from infants to five-year-old children. Engaged with the children in the daily activities; painting, reading, math lessons, and any other activities to stimulate growth. Prepared and served meals and snacks to the children. Saint Petersburg, Fl
Lawonda Foster Care Home- Assisted with the daily care and activities of children in foster care system, until they were reunited with their families. the children ranged from 6 to 12 years-of-age. Saint Petersburg, Fl
Timeline
Director/Teacher
Wiz Kids Daycare
07.2021 - Current
Dietary Aid Supervisor
Methodist Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2021
Kitchen Supervisor/ Cook
Southeast Alabama Youth Services
03.2016 - 03.2017
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
03.2014 - 01.2016
Kitchen Supervisor/Cook
Alcove Assisted Living
01.2010 - 12.2014
Assistant Banquet Manager - Cook
The Southern Mining Co.
05.2005 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Ashford High School
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