Seneca Wood
Long Beach
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with a wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating engaging and collaborative learning environments that encourages social and emotional growth. Excels in open communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring smooth classroom management. Flexible and adaptable in personality, works well with children, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher- Kindergarten
Westerly Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance educational programs and teaching strategies.
- Engaged parents in communication regarding student achievements and concerns.
Restaurant Manager
Billy's At The Beach
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests
- Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss performance issues and provide feedback.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Restaurant Manager
Claim Jumper Restaurant
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Restaurant Manager and Lead server/trainer with several locations: Roseville, Tualatin, and Costa Mesa (on and off from 2000 to 2024).
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Mitch Charter School- 5th Grade Teacher
Tigard Tualatin School District
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Excellent classroom management, open communication with students/families, extensive curriculum development, Engaging presentation of implementing daily lesson plans
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal assessments.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Created interactive activities that encouraged student engagement in lessons.
- Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and recognition systems.
- Facilitated small group work sessions to provide individualized attention to students' needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Teacher
Merryhill Elementary School
07.2017 - 05.2021
- 1 year Kindergarten Teacher & K-6th grade Art Teacher
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Long Term Substitute Teacher- 3rd Grade
Washington Unified School District
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Assigned to work in the absence of a teacher aiding students in understanding multiple subjects with superior classroom management; promoted to a long term sub, in third grade, March 2017
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to create a positive classroom environment.
Records Retrieval Specialist/ Secretary
Clas Information Services
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Providing accurate information performing records research and ordering corporation paperwork
- Ordering and filing paperwork on strict timelines to the California Secretary of State, writing checks, and balancing financial accounts
Server
Mimi's Cafe
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Greets and meets guests promptly, provides knowledgeable assistance with the menu, performs excellent listening and verbal communication skills while utilizing the computer when inputting orders and cashier duties
- Responsibilities also include always maintaining health/sanitation standards and clean work areas while working with food and beverages
- Duties included providing a rapport and excellent customer service
Server
Claim Jumper Restaurant
11.1999 - 12.2004
- Excelled in a team environment! Greeting/meeting guests promptly, providing knowledgeable assistance with the menu, performing excellent listening/verbal communication skills, while keeping a rapport with all guests
- Utilized the computer when inputting orders and cashier duties
- Responsibilities also include always maintaining health/sanitation and legal standards while working with food and beverages
- Performed as a shift leader-facilitating daily shift meetings within a team while corresponding communication with other shift managers
- Trained new employees with excellent leadership skills
Secretary
Century 21 Select Real Estate
05.2000 - 12.2002
- Clerical duties performed
- Obligations included: managing calendars, making appointments and sending meeting reminders, entering numerous data-including updating listings into the MLS system, monitoring and taking care of purchasing office supplies, and delegating various tasks and projects to others
Assistant Manager
Critter's Corner Pet Store
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Performing as a sales clerk on the floor
- Operating a cash register counting the daily shift earnings
- Stocking responsibilities, rearranging items on the display floor, pricing product, ordering stock and restocking items
- Utilizing excellent customer service skills on the sales floor with extensive knowledge about specific animal care and habitats
- Gathered information and answered customer questions about products in a knowledgeable manner
- Tasks included delegating many cleaning, feeding, and daily animal habitat maintenance responsibilities and keeping a daily accurate record of tasks completed
- I scheduled various shifts, maintained open communication between the store owner while opening/closing the store
Education
Bachelor's Arts - Communications
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO01.2012
AA - Early Childhood Education
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO01.2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Team collaboration
- Communications
- Schedule and calendar management
- Student and parent relations
References
Marlys Davidson- Board President
Los Alamitos Unified School District
mdavidson@losal.org
562-397-1363
Miranda Johnson-Principal
Ridges Elementary School, Sherwood School District
mmjohnson@sherwood.k12.or.us
503-825-5703
Jennifer Fitzpatrick-Instructional Coach
Byrom Elementary, Tualatin-Tigard School District
jfitzpatrick@ttsd.k12.or.us
503-431-4335
Matt Coleman-Principal
Byrom Elementary, Tualatin-Tigard School District
mcoleman@ttsd.k12.or.us
503-431-4300
Caitlin Blood-Executive Director
Mitch Charter School, Tualatin-Tigard School District
schooloffice@mitchcharterschool.org
503-639-5757
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher- Kindergarten
Westerly Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Billy's At The Beach
10.2024 - 08.2025
Restaurant Manager
Claim Jumper Restaurant
05.2023 - 10.2024
Mitch Charter School- 5th Grade Teacher
Tigard Tualatin School District
09.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher
Merryhill Elementary School
07.2017 - 05.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher- 3rd Grade
Washington Unified School District
02.2016 - 05.2017
Records Retrieval Specialist/ Secretary
Clas Information Services
07.2015 - 02.2016
Server
Mimi's Cafe
06.2006 - 05.2008
Secretary
Century 21 Select Real Estate
05.2000 - 12.2002
Server
Claim Jumper Restaurant
11.1999 - 12.2004
Assistant Manager
Critter's Corner Pet Store
09.1995 - 12.1998
AA - Early Childhood Education
Pikes Peak Community College
Bachelor's Arts - Communications
University of Colorado