KENNETH RICHARD MOREHOUSE
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Falls Church High School, excelling in relationship building and problem solving. Adept at managing classroom environments and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Skilled in health data management and CPR, I thrive in fast-paced settings, fostering positive interactions and enhancing student learning experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Falls Church High School
Falls Church
08.2022 - Current
- Provided targeted support to students with diverse learning needs, enhancing their academic engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to prepare instructional materials and engaging classroom activities.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Organized classroom resources and ensured proper maintenance of supplies.
- Ensured classrooms were tidy and materials were systematically arranged for easy access by teachers and students.
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Applied teaching principles and methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge in multiple subjects to support diverse learning.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with plans left by the teachers
- Enforced classroom routines to maintain structure and promote consistent student participation.
- Ability to remain assertive yet accessible to encourage learning
- Applied grading and evaluation procedures to ensure fair student assessments.
- Worked flexible schedules to accommodate varying educational demands.
- Knowledgeable in SIS, Schoology, and E-Hallpass.
Kitchen Manager/Chef
The Swiss Bakery
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure consistent stock availability.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize service during peak times.
- Assisted in budgeting and cost control for kitchen operations.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
- Met production requirements for all aspects of catering events.
- Developed kitchen staff skills through coaching, counseling, and disciplined performance management.
Orthopedic Clinical Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed and maintained quality care systems, enhancing medical protocols and guidelines to improve patient outcomes.
- Selected, developed, and retained qualified staff, training new employees annually to ensure high standards of care.
- Supervised daily operations of facility, ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines for optimal service delivery.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
- Evaluated employee performance, provided feedback, and coached staff.
- Oversaw scheduling and task assignments for 45 employees during each shift.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and administrative departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress within the Electronic Health Record system.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASome College (No Degree) - Culinary Degree
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Clinical records
- Healthcare software
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient scheduling
- Appointment setting
- Documentation accuracy
- Office procedures
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Relationship building
- Adaptable and flexible
- Work ethics
Honors And Accomplishments
- Navy Achievement Medal, 2014, 2016, Awarded for saving clinic over $125,000 in lost revenue.
- Personal Chef Certification, 01/01/17, American Culinary Federation
Highlights And Qualifications
- Implemented education and training to better the workplace.
- Flexibility to work with different demands and needs from consumers and supervisors.
- Maintain an orderly workstation following health and safety guidelines.
- Experience with high-intensity work environments.
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Thrived in both team and individual work assignments.
- Excelled in following instructions and taking lead.
- Strictly followed accepted sanitization protocols.
- Knowledge of work equipment operation and maintenance.
Internship
Culinary Arts Internship, Culinary Kitchen operated by The Arts Institute of Virginia Beach, 03/01/19, 05/01/19, Assist in daily meal preparation serving entrees for 25–30 customers., Handle proper sanitization and organization of work area, equipment, and utensils., Ensure accurate and consistent meals by weighing and measuring all ingredients., Cook and prepare various types of meats, seafood, and vegetables for entrees, appetizers, and side dishes., Arrange and garnish customer plates for aesthetic presentation., Ensure safe storage of food in designated containers., Help manage inventory by stocking and reordering food supplies as required.
Certification
- CCMA
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Falls Church High School
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
05.2021 - 08.2022
Kitchen Manager/Chef
The Swiss Bakery
04.2019 - 04.2021
Orthopedic Clinical Supervisor
United States Navy
01.2013 - 07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Columbus State University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Degree
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach