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Seneca Wood

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, CO
01.2012

AA - Early Childhood Education

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2008

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
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