Serena Pleinis
Calhan
Summary
Compassionate and proactive professional skilled in fostering relationships with students and families. Experienced in collaborating with educators to adapt instructional strategies and enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
James Irwin Charter Schools
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in teaching all subjects such as reading, math, writing and composition.
- Fostered strong relationships with students'' families through regular communication.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and promoting positive interactions among students.
- Provided individualized support to students, enhancing their understanding of core subjects such as math and reading.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions, enabling more focused attention on individual students needs.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- 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.
Assembler
Raytheon
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Assembled airplane seat components following technical specifications and quality standards.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained organized workstations to support continuous workflow and productivity levels.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team''s overall success.
Store Opener
Panera Bread
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient store openings and compliance with company standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and customer service excellence.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize supply levels and reduce waste.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining store cleanliness, organization, and inviting visual displays.
- Provided exceptional customer service experiences through attentive listening, problem-solving skills, ensuring high levels of repeat business from loyal patrons.
- Closing different stations such as bakery, dining room, bathroom and barista.
- Working efficiently and quickly to make food, drinks and helping where needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Phonics instruction
- Active learning
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional support
- Early childhood education
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
James Irwin Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
Assembler
Raytheon
11.2021 - 07.2023
Store Opener
Panera Bread
07.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School