Shante Pendleton
Green,MD
Summary
Caring Homeschool Educator with 13 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. This Homeschool Instructor is committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
DC Central Kitchen
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals for 220 students daily following recipes and portion control
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Packaged food items for shipment and organized orders for delivery.
- Assembled and packaged food items securely to meet company standards.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Lead Social Media Moderator
Global Partners Of The DReam Center Church Of ATL
07.2022 - Current
- Manage 8 team members who moderate remotely during Church Events and Services
- Utilized e-mail, social media, radio and TV to highlight products and services.
- Monitor virtual services for Sunday services via social media platforms
- Appoint team members for moderating different platforms for services that are schedule for church events
- Communicate effectively with Media in Church to ensure excellent feedback during services of live streaming
- Established policies for etiquette of Social Media Moderators
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Homeschool Educator
Self
08.2012 - 04.2023
- Created and developed lesson plans for 6 core subjects to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
Juvenile Corrections Officer
State Of Maryland Juvenile Services
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Food Service Worker
Regional Institution For Children And Adolescents
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10.2024
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Carroll High School
Washington, DC05.1991
Skills
- Team Development
- Public Presentations
- Performance Feedback
- Team Goals
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Juvenile Corrections Procedures Knowledge
- Restraining Techniques
- Active Listening
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Nonviolent Intervention
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Teaching and Tutoring
- Educational Settings
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Service Worker
DC Central Kitchen
04.2023 - Current
Lead Social Media Moderator
Global Partners Of The DReam Center Church Of ATL
07.2022 - Current
Juvenile Corrections Officer
State Of Maryland Juvenile Services
10.2019 - 11.2021
Food Service Worker
Regional Institution For Children And Adolescents
01.2018 - 01.2019
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
03.2014 - 05.2016
Homeschool Educator
Self
08.2012 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Carroll High School
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