Tiera Smith
Monee,IL
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Cook Manager
Allisons Infant & Toddler Center
09.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper inventory tracking and storage practices.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Closely monitored food safety procedures ensuring consistent adherence to HACCP guidelines, preventing foodborne illnesses.
Restaurant General Manager
City Sisters Grub
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cosmopolitan Preparatory School
Chicago, ILInfant & Toddler Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Care And Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Kitchen management
- Sanitation standards
- Temperature control
Accomplishments
- Ran a successful at-home daycare facility for 10+ years.
- Supervised groups of up to 20 children from three months to 13 years of age.
- Trained 10+ employees.
- Supervised team of 10+ staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification - 2008-current
- CPR Certification - 2008-current
- First Aid certification- 2008-current
- Gateway
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
City Sisters Grub
07.2020 - 03.2023
Teacher/Cook Manager
Allisons Infant & Toddler Center
09.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cosmopolitan Preparatory School
Infant & Toddler Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Care And Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
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