Vira Minakova
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dedicated Food Service Team Member with 2.5 years of experience in high-volume environment, consistently ensuring quick and accurate service. Skilled in food handling and maintaining health and safety standards. A proactive team player committed to supporting operations, managing peak periods effectively, and contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
Also an educator and compassionate caregiver, skilled in communication. I excel in creating supportive learning environments that adapt to diverse needs, ensuring every person achieves their potential.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Celebrate Home Care LLC
03.2025 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night's sleep.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
Team Member
Donatos Pizzeria, LLC
11.2022 - 05.2025
- Ensuring the shift is ready for revenue by completing food prep, stocking, and pre-topping pizzas.
- Setting the next shift up for success by completing food prep, stocking prep-tables, and freezer pulls.
- Ensuring restaurant cleanliness by cleaning and mopping the lobby, restrooms, and kitchen as needed.
- Folding pizza boxes.
- Effective communication with co-workers and managers in person.
- Following all food safety guidelines, including hand washing, illness reporting, and cleanliness.
- Following detailed food recipes while completing subs, pizzas, and salads for customers.
Language Arts Teacher
Middle School #11
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Planning and preparing lessons.
- Encouraging students.
- Maintenance of classroom order.
- Attending occasional continuing education seminars.
- Planning curriculum with varying developmental needs. Communication.
- Creating and distributing educational content.
- Engaging parents and creating healthy relationships.
- Evaluating student progress.
- Grading tests.
- Helping students prepare for standardized testing.
- Making learning an engaging experience.
- Providing resources.
- Setting assessments and overseeing examinations.
- Understanding the curriculum.
Daycare Teacher
Daycare #9 Daisy
10.2001 - 08.2014
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Incorporated group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
A School Librarian
Middle School #11
05.1999 - 10.2001
- Providing access to information and resources within a library.
- Development of educational programs.
- Support of learning, research, and exploration for library members.
Elementary School Teacher
School #20
08.1983 - 05.1999
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Initiated reading mentor program, pairing older and younger students to improve literacy skills.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education, Language Arts
Donetsk National University (Ukraine)
Donetsk, Donetsk Region, UkraineSkills
- Meal preparation
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Team Organization
- Documentation and reporting
- Compassionate caregiving
- Classroom Teaching
- Group Mentoring
- Online Teaching
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Celebrate Home Care LLC
03.2025 - Current
Team Member
Donatos Pizzeria, LLC
11.2022 - 05.2025
Language Arts Teacher
Middle School #11
08.2014 - 08.2022
Daycare Teacher
Daycare #9 Daisy
10.2001 - 08.2014
A School Librarian
Middle School #11
05.1999 - 10.2001
Elementary School Teacher
School #20
08.1983 - 05.1999
Bachelor Of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education, Language Arts
Donetsk National University (Ukraine)