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Emily Ridgway

Emily Ridgway

Meridian

Summary

Dedicated dietary aide with a strong history of providing exceptional service to residents while upholding rigorous sanitation standards. Expertise in fostering a welcoming dining environment and ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines. Recognized for commitment to quality and resident satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Aide

Table Rock Senior Living
Meridian
05.2024 - Current

Recognized as Employee of the Month for exceptional resident service and a welcoming dining atmosphere.

  • Facilitated timely meal service by efficiently setting up dining areas, taking orders, and serving food/beverages to enhance resident satisfaction.
  • Assisted with light food preparation while adhering to residents' dietary requirements and restrictions.
  • Maintained high sanitation standards by cleaning tables, washing dishes, and upholding safety protocols.
  • Provided personalized attention to seniors through effective communication and collaboration.
  • Restocked food supplies and kitchen items to maintain operational flow and support daily meal service.
  • Prepared and served nutritious meals to residents following dietary guidelines.
  • Managed meal setup and clean-up during dining hours to ensure smooth operations and a positive dining experience.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure food safety and sanitation practices.

Temporary Lead One’s Class Teacher

Primrose Schools
Meridian
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Delivered nurturing care and education to one-year-old toddlers, fostering development through engaging curriculum activities.
  • Coordinated daily routines, transitions, and classroom organization, ensuring smooth operations and a supportive learning environment.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication on child progress, promoting collaborative support for development.

Lead Fours Class Teacher

Ten Mile Community Church Preschool & Daycare
Meridian
06.2022 - 01.2024
  • Planned and led daily educational activities, enhancing preschoolers' engagement and ensuring smooth routine transitions.
  • Assisted in the infant room, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and enjoyable learning space while emphasizing positive social development.
  • Collaborated with parents to foster children's educational progress and well-being, strengthening home-school connections.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged social and emotional development.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and age groups, promoting inclusive learning environments.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Kangaroo Kids Clubhouse Preschool
Meridian
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and implemented daily learning activities and routines that promoted preschoolers' engagement and development.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
  • Led daily classroom activities, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Supervised and trained teaching assistants, improving their educational practices and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Supported infant room operations and collaborated on enhancing the overall environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a supportive and enriching classroom atmosphere.

Lead Teacher / Teacher Aide

Dreamland Daycare
Dreamland Childcare Center
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Ensured cleanliness, safety, and teaching quality during daily activities to create a conducive learning environment.
  • Created lesson plans and monthly newsletters to enhance parent engagement and student learning.

Led daily activities while ensuring an engaging learning environment.

  • Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood education.
  • Facilitated daily classroom activities to promote social and cognitive development.
  • Guided new teachers on best practices and classroom management techniques to foster effective teaching.

Lead Teacher / Paraprofessional

First United Methodist Preschool
Rawlins
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
  • Led classroom activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
  • Assessed student progress through systematic observation and documentation of milestones.
  • Maintained a safe, clean classroom environment that supports learning and exploration.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns, fostering strong home-school connections.
  • Monitored classroom instruction regularly, providing feedback and support to teachers.
  • Organized special events that enhanced children's learning experiences and encouraged community involvement.
  • Mentored new teachers during onboarding, facilitating their smooth integration into the school community.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bells High School
Bells, TX
05-2005

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Dietary compliance
  • Food safety

  • Sanitation practices
  • Nutritional guidelines
  • Allergen awareness
  • Dietary restrictions
  • Specialized meal preparation
  • Portion control
  • Dining room service
  • Tableside service
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Kitchen operations
  • Equipment operation
  • Workload management
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Heavy lifting
  • Event planning
  • Customer service
  • Patient communication
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Customer complaint handling
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal communication
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Dining room setup
  • Food station setup
  • Task prioritization
  • Customer complaint handling
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Inventory management

Affiliations

Hospitality Team Member at Life Church Boise, Meridian, Idaho

Timeline

Dietary Aide

Table Rock Senior Living
05.2024 - Current

Temporary Lead One’s Class Teacher

Primrose Schools
01.2024 - 05.2024

Lead Fours Class Teacher

Ten Mile Community Church Preschool & Daycare
06.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Preschool Teacher

Kangaroo Kids Clubhouse Preschool
02.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Teacher / Teacher Aide

Dreamland Daycare
04.2019 - 01.2021

Lead Teacher / Paraprofessional

First United Methodist Preschool
08.2014 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Bells High School
Emily Ridgway