Rebecca Andres Pollak

**** ****** ***, *** ******, WI 54701

715-***-**** ado212@r.postjobfree.com

Summary Statement

● Masters of Social Work student. Communicate empathically, using empathic listening. I always strive to engage in culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, person-centered interactions. Committed to adhering to and upholding the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, including advancing the needs of the client population and maintaining confidentiality.

Work Experience

Classroom Teacher - Daycare, Preschool and Distance Learning December 2019 - NA Children's House Montessori School - Eau Claire, WI As a lead teacher, I am responsible for effective classroom setup, weekly lesson planning, setting learning and development goals for individual children and assessing their progress. I am constantly engaged in positive and expansive interactions with the children. I build relationships and maintain ongoing communication with caregivers to engage their concerns about their children’s needs and development and provide empathetic and helpful feedback. This includes providing emotional support to children and families experiencing difficult situations.

● Successfully managed the implementation of new public health and safety protocols as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

● Ensure that Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards are met in all classroom activities

● Ensure Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale classroom and interaction requirements are met to maintain the program's Five Star rating by Youngstar

● Participated in appropriate storage of families' sensitive documents and information As a member of the National Association of Social Workers, I am accountable for adhering to the Code of Ethics including meeting the professional standard of confidentiality.

Grocery buyer March 2014 - May 2019

Wedge Community Coop - Minneapolis, MN

As a buyer, I was responsible for product selection and pricing to ensure sales and profit margin goals were met. I created and placed orders with multiple vendors to avoid products being out of stock. When my supervisors were absent, I assumed a leadership role to ensure that my colleagues were supported and that the department functioned normally. I provided attentive and knowledgeable customer service and built relationships with regular shoppers.

● Kept updated records including inventory, costs and margins, sales, and credit for damaged products.

● Reduced labor demands by limiting inventory.

● Increased sales by recommending products to customers based on their stated needs and interests.

● Created a novel accountability system for a vendor which resulted in fewer damaged orders and more timely deliveries, saving the company money on distribution and labor. Sales Associate October 2013 - March 2014

Framestyles - Minneapolis, MN

I worked with clients to choose appropriate custom framing materials for original art, photographs, diplomas and other items. I recommended materials for aesthetic and protective purposes while honoring and validating client sensibilities.

● Kept track of extensive paperwork and triple-checked measurement and design details to avoid costly misuse of framing materials

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Comparative Literature, Jewish Studies 2012 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work (in progress) Capella University - Minneapolis, MN

Specialized Training

● Continuing Education courses for early educators, including courses on trauma informed care and developmental assessment

Professional Associations

● Current member of National Association of Social Workers Rebecca Pollak

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