Allie Matejka
Greeley,CO
Summary
Strong communication skills with 5+ years of working with kids and adults. Enjoy working with kids and can create a nurturing, welcoming and positive environment. When teaching swim lessons to 3-6-year-olds, received a lot of good and helpful feedback from the parents. Associate of Arts degree with a designation in psychology, and going for bachelors in Human Services, but considering Early Childhood Education. Received Student Employee of the Year Award at Aims Community College.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Navigator
Aims Community College
03.2022 - Current
- Would welcome students to the Welcome Center.
- Assist with helping them apply to Aims and giving them their next steps after that.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used problem-solving skills in unique situations.
- Handled difficult students when they became frustrated.
- Helped students register for classes, get holds taken care of and answered any questions they had.
- Gave directions if they were in the wrong place on campus.
- Learned to help people of all ages.
Sales Associate
Petco
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Windsor Recreation Center
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Greeting and welcoming patrons and answering any question they had.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO05.2023
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School
Windsor, CO05.2021
Skills
- Experience with child/ toddler care
- Hardworking
- Determined and motivated
- Communication Skills
- Punctual
- Dependable
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Adaptable
- Problem solving
Timeline
Peer Navigator
Aims Community College
03.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Petco
08.2021 - 01.2022
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Windsor Recreation Center
04.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Aims Community College
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School