Tranisha Sims
Marion,AR
Summary
Food service professional with over six years of experience in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to take orders and prepare food efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service. Experienced substitute teacher with a passion for engaging students and supporting educational activities. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and assisting educators in daily tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Marion, AR And West Memphis, AR
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom behavior, creating a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials for various learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with teachers to align curriculum and assessment strategies.
- Monitored student progress, offering feedback and guidance as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and academic performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Utilized variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instruction adjustments.
- Improved learning outcomes with tailored instruction for diverse student needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Material Handler
FedEx Express
Memphis, TN
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Chef
Hu Hotel
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed and executed diverse menus to enhance dining experiences.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained new team members on food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize food service timing and quality.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the kitchen environment.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
Food Service Aide
West Memphis School District
West Memphis, AR
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of food supplies.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance meal presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety protocols to uphold food safety standards during meal preparation.
- Trained new staff on procedures for food handling and sanitation practices.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions and promptly addressing concerns or complaints.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, adhering closely to health regulations and organizational standards.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and minimizing waste.
Cashier/Hosts
Southland Casino
West Memphis, AR
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Making sure the prices match.
- Make sure my work space is clean
- Make great conversation with the guest
- Making sure everything has great quality
- Getting the guest the correct utensils for dining in.
- Being sure to communicate with the guest to see how their experience is going inside the restaurant.
- Making sure every guest gets what they ask for, and or need.
Food Service Aide
Marion Junior High School
Marion, AR
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Packaged and labeled products and orders for the school cafeteria.
- Followed all safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals to avoid mishaps and accidents.
- Kept an eye on things.
- Used Software to accurately enter data into the school system.
- Kept the food preparation areas clean, sanitized, and well-organized.
- Worked with children ranging in age from 12 to 14 and adapted teaching techniques to fit their age and skill level.
- Wiped down counters and sanitized equipment to keep the food prep and dining areas clean.
- Kept an eye on the food prep and provided feedback on portion sizes and presentation.
- Completed manager's paperwork and gathered all necessary information, such as possible allergies, aggressive behavior, preferred food type, and contact information for the manager.
Stocker
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Marion, AR
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Checked sales floor stock levels on a regular basis to ensure that backstock merchandise was replenished before it ran out.
- Inspected supplies and product inventory for quality and quantity issues, returning unacceptable materials to vendors for replacements or refunds.
- Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies
- Separated all of the debris and packaging from the boxes for recycling or disposal.
- Assisted customers in finding what they were looking for.
- Kept my work area clean, orderly, and safe.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, AR04.2020
Skills
- Communications
- Team Leadership
- Safe food handling
- Data entry
- Data analysis
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Materials preparation
- Self-motivated
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Activity planning
- Safety awareness
- Special education
- Art and music instruction
- Creative problem solving
- Health and safety
- Excellent communication
- Teaching life skills
- Google classroom
- Organizational skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Frying techniques
- Hospitality service expertise
- Inventory management
- Menu development
- New hire training
- Food storage
- Temperature control
- Dish preparation
Accomplishments
I have accomplished more than a few things these past six years. I’ve learned to help others all ages, help make others feel great by bringing smiles and laughter. With me being a chef I accomplished feed others and caring about the quality of the food that’s being served. I also like to learn my customers and others I may interact with to get a better understanding on how to serve or help them the best way possible. By me being a substitute teacher I learned to stay positive throughout whatever goes on during the day. Substitute teaching helps me accomplish being able to acknowledge every one. I’d love to accomplish more by interacting with more people. With the skills I have accomplished I feel I can do anything my heart is set on doing. I enjoy learning new techniques and skills. I wish to achieve more learning and knowledge to accomplish even more than I’ve already accomplished.
Certification
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Child and Family Services
Request for Child Maltreatment Central Registry Check
EDUCATION FORM
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ESS
11.2025 - Current
Material Handler
FedEx Express
02.2025 - 08.2025
Chef
Hu Hotel
08.2023 - 12.2024
Food Service Aide
West Memphis School District
04.2023 - 09.2024
Cashier/Hosts
Southland Casino
10.2022 - 06.2023
Food Service Aide
Marion Junior High School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Stocker
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Marion High School