Karina Hall

Designed monthly menus for balanced, child-friendly meals tailored to the nutritional needs of 130 students and staff. Managed daily preparation and high-volume service of meals across both central lunchrooms and individual classrooms. Catered seasonal, holiday, and sporting events with specialized menus for the school community.

Culinary Nutritionist at Candil Hall Academy (2020-06 – 2026-05)

• Designed monthly menus for balanced, child-friendly meals tailored to the nutritional needs of 130 students and staff.
• Managed daily preparation and high-volume service of meals across both central lunchrooms and individual classrooms.
• Catered seasonal, holiday, and sporting events with specialized menus for the school community.
• Enforced local food safety, preparation, and storage standards to maintain a clean, compliant kitchen facility.
• Facilitated successful local health department inspections through rigorous daily oversight of storage and dining areas.

Lead Preschool Teacher at Candil Hall Academy (2013-08 – 2020-04)

• Designed and executed thematic monthly lesson plans that advanced early childhood literacy, social skills, and cognitive development.
• Managed and instructed daily classrooms of 18–26 students aged 3–4, fostering a safe, high-energy, and supportive learning environment.
• Cultivated strong partnerships with families through regular progress updates, building a collaborative community focused on student success.
• Optimized classroom operations by supervising and delegating daily instructional and administrative duties to assistant teachers.
• Established a stimulating, child-friendly classroom layout that maximized student engagement and minimized behavioral disruptions.

Lead Preschool Teacher at Candil Hall Academy (2004-02 – 2009-05)

Receptionist at TakeCare Health Clinics (2009-06 – 2011-07)

• Greeted and checked in patients, verifying demographic and administrative data.
• Managed multi-line phone systems, screening and routing calls while providing professional triage and appointment details.
• Maintained a clean, welcoming, and safe reception area adhering to all clinic safety and sanitation policies.
• Scheduled, rescheduled, and confirmed patient appointments using practice management software.
• Safeguarded private health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Associates in Early Childhood Education – Mount Saint Mary's College (1992)