Maria Colon
Barranquitas
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic professional with experience in education, personal care and school nutrition. Possesses skills in teamwork, adaptability and customer service, with a strong focus on providing support and contributing to the development and well-being of others. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with certifications in first aid and mental health.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nutrition Services
SNS Student Nutrition Services
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Greet and interact with students while serving a balanced breakfast choice
- Prepare and serve lunch meals for over 600 students daily
- Prepare, cook, and serve all food items, including but not limited to the preparation of hot and cold food items
- Offer the correct portion sizes and menu items, & replenishing the serving line
- Assist students during meal service, promoting a pleasant dining experience for students while circulating throughout the cafeteria diner
- Preserve a clean kitchen environment by washing dishes, wiping down tables and equipment, sweeping and mopping the floor
- Performed successful evacuation and fire drills
- Maintain OSHA, health, safety, and school rules compliance
School Crossing Guard
HC Sheriff Office
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for the safety of children crossing busy streets and intersections to and from school
- Maintained a pleasant, courteous, and helpful attitude toward the school children and the public at all times
Home Health Aide
Synergy Home Care
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Provided personal support to patients in my care by preparing and serving meals and snacks around the clock
- Maintained a clean, safe and healthy living environment by doing housekeeping and laundry services
- Assisted patients with personal services, and ran errands on their behalf
- Bathed, dressed, and groomed patients in the comfort of their own home as well as in a residential care facility
Teacher Assistant
MOC's Child Care Head Start Services
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Assist Lead Teacher
- Helped planned and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of the children
- Provided a safe and healthy learning environment
- Encouraged the involvement of the families of the children of the program
- Supported the development of relationships between children and their families
Finance Department
Mennonite Hospital
10.1996 - 10.1997
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Verified financial journals for clarity and completion under supervisor direction.
Education
No Degree - Finanzas
Instituto De Banca
Cayey, Puerto Rico08-1996
Skills
- Teamwork
- Adaptable
- Professional
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
CPR & First Aid Cetified (AHA)
Youth Mental Health First Aide 2023-2024
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Student Nutrition Services
SNS Student Nutrition Services
09.2022 - 11.2024
School Crossing Guard
HC Sheriff Office
09.2020 - 05.2021
Home Health Aide
Synergy Home Care
06.2008 - 06.2013
Teacher Assistant
MOC's Child Care Head Start Services
02.2004 - 06.2006
Finance Department
Mennonite Hospital
10.1996 - 10.1997
CPR & First Aid Cetified (AHA)
Youth Mental Health First Aide 2023-2024
No Degree - Finanzas
Instituto De Banca
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