Summer Benning
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Substitute
National Heritage Academy
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Elementary School Teacher
National Heritage Academy
08.2023 - 12.2023
- First Grade Teacher
- Taught all subjects
- Attended workshops
- Facilitated conferences with parents
- Made learning fun and enjoyable
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
Elementary School Teacher
WHRC
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Waitress
Hilton Suites
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Restaurant and Banquet server
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
01.2006
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Customer service
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Elementary School Substitute - National Heritage Academy
01.2024 - 01.2025
Elementary School Teacher - National Heritage Academy
08.2023 - 12.2023
Elementary School Teacher - WHRC
01.2006 - 01.2010
Waitress - Hilton Suites
01.2000 - 01.2004
Oakland University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
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