Jonathon Edwards
Reisterstown
Summary
I am a 26 year-old candidate with 10+ years of performing arts and customer service experience. I pursued a degree in vocal performance at Shenandoah Conservatory. Over the last few years, I have developed a passion for child development and education. I am currently seeking a position as a music teacher for young artists. I love to work with young adults; helping them to reach their full potential. My goal is to inspire passion within others through performance, education, and spiritual connection.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore
09.2023 - Current
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Graded student assignments and exams and discussed results.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
Enrichment Specialist
Y In Central Maryland
Baltimore
03.2023 - Current
- Researched current trends related to instructional strategies used for student enrichment purposes.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated the use of technology into instruction.
- Facilitated after-school programs designed to provide additional educational opportunities for students.
Educational Assistant
Sheppard Pratt
Baltimore
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
- Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
Sales Associate
Family Dollar
Baltimore
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services
- Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products
- Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations
- Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales
- Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers
- Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs
- Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information
- Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences
- Recommend product or service improvements to employers
- Stock shelves with products
- Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor
- Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches
- Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches
Associate
Sodexo
Winchester
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery
- Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met
- Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary
- Clean service or seating areas
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
- Set up or restock product displays
- Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service
- Receive and process customer payments
- Take out garbage
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars
- Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary
- Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment
- Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
Winchester
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Clean service or seating areas
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
- Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads
- Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions
- Receive and process customer payments
- Set up or restock product displays
- Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation
- Take out garbage
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines
- Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them
- Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products
- Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels
- Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items
- Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars
- Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change
- Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
Winchester
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services
- Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products
- Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations
- Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales
- Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers
- Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs
- Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly
- Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences
- Recommend product or service improvements to employers
- Stock shelves with products
- Take photographs of displays or signage
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor
- Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches
Server
Chipotle
Baltimore
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery
- Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Clean service or seating areas
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
- Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads
- Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions
- Receive and process customer payments
- Set up or restock product displays
- Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation
- Take out garbage
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels
- Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items
- Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars
- Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals
Sales Associate
Cracker Barrel
Winchester
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services
- Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products
- Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations
- Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed
- Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales
- Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers
- Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs
- Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information
- Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences
- Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor
- Take photographs of displays or signage
- Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations
- Maintain props and mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections and applying preservative coatings as necessary
- Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used
- Store, pack, and maintain records of props and display items
Associate
Panera Bread
Baltimore
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery
- Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes
- Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries
- Operate slicing or wrapping machines
- Order or receive supplies or equipment
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Clean service or seating areas
- Create signs to advertise store products or events
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
- Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads
- Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions
- Receive and process customer payments
- Set up or restock product displays
- Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation
- Take out garbage
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines
- Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them
- Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products
- Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels
- Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items
- Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers
- Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars
- Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change
- Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions
- Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary
- Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout
- Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses
- Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VIRGINIA12.2020
High School Diploma - Vocal Music
Baltimore School for the Arts
Baltimore, Maryland06.2016
Skills
- Teaching
- Office
- Vocal music
- Customer service
- Acting
- Reading music
- Cleaning
- Organizing
- Sing in different languages including German, French, and Italian
- Community building
- Outreach
- Group activities
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
09.2023 - Current
Enrichment Specialist
Y In Central Maryland
03.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Sheppard Pratt
05.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Family Dollar
03.2020 - 06.2021
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Bath and Body Works
08.2019 - 10.2019
Server
Chipotle
06.2019 - 08.2019
Associate
Sodexo
02.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Associate
Cracker Barrel
08.2018 - 12.2018
Associate
Panera Bread
11.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Shenandoah University
High School Diploma - Vocal Music
Baltimore School for the Arts