Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline

Elaine Martinez

La Petite Academy
Montgomery
1
Language
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

Dedicated Food Specialist with a focus on food safety, preparation, and safe handling. Committed to engaging children in healthy eating habits while maintaining high hygiene standards.

Work History

Food Specialist

10 Months
La Petite Academy | 09.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in developing nutritious meal plans tailored to children's dietary needs.
  • Supported food preparation and service during daily mealtimes while ensuring hygiene standards.
  • Engaged children in learning about healthy eating habits through interactive activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to promote safety.

Lunch Lady

10 Months
Fox Chase Elementary School | 11.2024 - 09.2025
  • Prepared and served nutritious meals to students, adhering to dietary guidelines.
  • Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with health regulations.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, promoting hygiene standards.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure timely meal service during lunch periods.
  • Trained new team members on food preparation and safety protocols effectively.

Lead Teacher for Pre-k

2 Years 9 Months
Goddard School | 02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and growth.
  • Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to support students' academic and social development.

Lead Teacher/ Van Driver

2 Years 6 Months
La Petite Academy | 08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Mentored and trained new teachers, fostering a collaborative educational environment.
  • Assessed student progress and adapted instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Coordinated parent-teacher conferences, strengthening relationships between families and the academy.

Education

High School Diploma

Oswego Highs School | Oswego, IL | 05-1994

Skills

Food safety
Food preparation
Safe food handling

Certification

Cpr Certified , Food Specialist

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Food Specialist

La Petite Academy
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Lunch Lady

Fox Chase Elementary School
11.2024 - 09.2025Read More

Lead Teacher for Pre-k

Goddard School
02.2019 - 11.2021Read More

Lead Teacher/ Van Driver

La Petite Academy
08.2016 - 02.2019Read More

Oswego Highs School

High School Diploma
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Elaine Martinez