Maria Knelsen

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• 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.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting lesson plans when needed due to unexpected schedule changes or student needs.
• Implemented behavior management techniques successfully, reducing disruptions and fostering a respectful classroom atmosphere.
• Contributed significantly to improved classroom organization by maintaining clean spaces and proper storage of resources for easy access during lessons.
• Supervised lunchtime duties effectively, promoting positive social interactions among students during meal times.
• Improved student literacy skills by providing targeted support during reading and writing lessons.
• Supported lead teacher in implementing differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs of students.
• Assisted in monitoring and tracking student progress, allowing for timely interventions to boost academic achievement.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their full inclusion in classroom activities.
• Facilitated small group instruction sessions, enabling more focused attention on individual student needs.
• Assisted lead teacher in conducting assessments, gathering valuable data on student understanding of key concepts throughout the year.
• Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
• Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
• Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
• Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
• Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
• Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
• Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
• Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
• Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.

Managing work crew so the work got done efficiently and effectively.

Communicated with my supervisors when troubles arose with the working crew.

Worked in a timely and organized manor.

Built good working relationships with work crew and supervisors.

Endured intense heat and humidity.

• Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
• Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
• Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
• Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
• Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
• Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
• Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
• Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
• Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
• Delivered exceptional service by promptly addressing customer concerns and special requests.
• Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
• Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
• Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Achieved consistent compliance with health department regulations through diligent adherence to policies and procedures.
• Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies, and minimizing food spoilage.
• Participated in regular trainings to stay current on industry best practices and trends.
• Developed rapport with customers, fostering loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
• Boosted customer satisfaction, promptly addressing and resolving complaints.
• Streamlined checkout process, reducing wait times for customers.
• Enhanced team efficiency with streamlined food preparation processes.
• Improved dining experience by maintaining clean and organized eating area.
• Reduced food preparation times by organizing workstations effectively.
• Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
• Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
• Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
• Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
• Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
• Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
• Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
• Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
• Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.