Caitlyn Hodge
Knoxville
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Garden Montessori School
Knoxville
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Supported individual student needs through personalized learning activities.
- Organized educational materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging curriculum plans.
- Supervised students during outdoor play and classroom transitions.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and behavior.
- Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment for learning.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering Positive Discipline and promoting student success.
Cook
Good Golly Tamale
Knoxville
05.2016 - 10.2021
- Prepared and cooked tamales using original recipes and techniques.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
- Assisted in training new cooks on food preparation standards.
- Monitored food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during high-volume service periods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Production Manager, Metalsmith
Katie Dirnbauer Designs
Knoxville
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Managed daily production schedules to ensure efficient operations.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Cook
Tennova Medical Center
Knoxville
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
- Monitored food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during high-volume service periods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Secured food items in storage through wrapping, dating, and labeling for enhanced safety and freshness.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Engraver
Things Remembered
Knoxville
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Operated engraving machines to personalize gifts for customers.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely completion of engraving orders.
- Maintained quality standards during engraving processes and product inspections.
- Assisted customers in selecting designs and fonts for personalized items.
- Trained new staff on machine operation and engraving techniques.
- Managed inventory of engraving supplies and tools for efficient workflow.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding product customization options and services.
- Ensured workspace cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols daily.
- Identify potential issues with machines that may impact production times or quality standards.
- Adjust settings on the machine to control speed, pressure, depth of cuts, and other factors during the engraving process.
- Consult with customers to determine their engraving needs and preferences.
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies such as replacement blades and cutting tools.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Resource organization
- Positive Discipline Certification
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- Positive Discipline Certification
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Garden Montessori School
10.2021 - Current
Cook
Good Golly Tamale
05.2016 - 10.2021
Production Manager, Metalsmith
Katie Dirnbauer Designs
08.2015 - 02.2020
Cook
Tennova Medical Center
05.2014 - 08.2015
Engraver
Things Remembered
04.2012 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - English
Pellissippi State Community College