Alyssa Palanca
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Life Is Sweet
Athens, OH
11.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, credit card, Apple pay transactions.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Supported other staff members during busy times by assisting with cleaning tasks or restocking shelves as needed.
Cheerleading Coach
Jersey Jewelz
Edison, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Fostered a positive and supportive environment, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among cheerleaders.
- Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Consistently enforced safety protocols during practices, reducing injury rates among participants significantly.
- Mentored young athletes, providing guidance on personal growth and academic achievements.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Increased team success by strategically planning routines that showcased each athlete''s strengths.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
Camp Counselor
Jerzey Jewelz
Edison, NJ
06.2020 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Speech Pathology
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2026
High School Diploma -
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Parlin, NJ06.2023
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
Extra Curricular Activities
American Sign Language Club 09/2023 to Current
- Participated in weekly meetings to practice American Sign Language with peers and enhance communication skills.
- Collaborated with club members to organize events promoting ASL awareness and deaf culture.
- Enhanced communication and team-building skills through collaborative club projects.
National Student Speech Hearing Association (NSSHA) 09/2023 to Current
- Raised awareness about speech and hearing impairments through community engagement activities.
- Actively participated in meetings and workshops focused on speech, language, and hearing disorders.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities, including resume building workshops ,and graduate school admissions for speech-language pathology.
Tomorrow's Teachers 10/2022 to 05/2023
- Observed therapy techniques for students with speech and language challenges, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies.
- Developed and implemented a lesson plan tailored to support speech therapy goals, focusing on articulation and language comprehension.
- Gained practical experience in following Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure therapy goals aligned with student needs.
Certification
Professional Deaf Resources Liaison 09/2023- in progress
Timeline
Cashier
Life Is Sweet
11.2024 - Current
Cheerleading Coach
Jersey Jewelz
09.2020 - Current
Camp Counselor
Jerzey Jewelz
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science Speech Pathology
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Sayreville War Memorial High School