Amaya Rivera
Bellmawr ,NJ
Summary
The experience mentioned has provided the opportunity to develop social, communication, and fast-thinking skills. Working with the children at the school aftercare program, included watch looking after at least 20 kids a day that would range from ages 5-12 while helping them with homework, studying, managing their snack time, and participating in activities such as board games or puzzles with them. Similarly, while working at Maggie Moose Bakery, exposed the various types of personalities among customers throughout a shift; handling customer service such as customers placing orders, purchasing items from the storefront, professionally handling an upset customer, as well as of training any new hire that was brought in to be part of the customer service team. Being on the Panhellenic Council for the past three years has showcased the kind of leader it takes to assist and lead a successful organization. Furthermore, learning how to manage being on a team with peers, but having to develop boundaries of what is deemed as professional and what is not.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Study Student
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
09.2024 - Current
- Utilizing time management to complete tasks while maintaining school and work efficiency.
- This position is new for the HCSI department at the university and I will be working alongside the department to navigate what tasks are appropriate.
- Currently looking to create workshop flyers, excel sheets, and manage student appointments for the department
Family Babysitter
Wil Rivera
09.2022 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to children ages 3-6.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys, tidying up the kitchen, and washing dishes.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Panhellenic Council
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
01.2022 - Current
- Represented the interests of all chapters as a liaison between the Panhellenic Council, university administration, and national organizations.
- Managed budgets for Panhellenic Council events, ensuring responsible allocation of funds and maximizing event outcomes.
- Reduced conflicts between sororities by mediating disputes and establishing clear guidelines for resolution.
- Organized successful recruitment events to attract high-quality candidates to join the various Greek life organizations on campus
- Facilitated Greek life recruitment process providing a welcoming environment and helping guide individuals through the process
- Assisted the president on any task preparing for events and recording meeting minutes during meetings
- Served as treasurer (2022), vice president (2023) and elected as president for this year (2024)
Work Study Student
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
- Created and developed events called "Brave Spaces" based on topics surrounding diversity and inclusion
- Worked with contacting guest speakers and volunteers outside of the university
- Created flyers containing information about events on campus, holidays, and cultural celebratory months
Before and After School Care Assistant
St. Rose of Lima
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Wiped down desks and gave students hand sanitizer to avoid germ spread.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 5 to 12.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies
Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls Campus
Philadelphia, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Paul VI High School
Haddonfield, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Early childhood knowledge
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Behavior management techniques
- Time management
- Working in a group setting to reach a common goal
- Open-minded and able to communicate with others and understand and respect the ideas of others
- Hospitality services
- Email and telephone decorum
Accomplishments
- Member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
- Mentor of Emerging Leaders Program at Thomas Jefferson University (2022-2023)
- Rambassador for Thomas Jefferson University (2022-2023)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Work Study Student
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
09.2024 - Current
Family Babysitter
Wil Rivera
09.2022 - Current
Work Study Student
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
08.2022 - 08.2023
Panhellenic Council
Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
01.2022 - Current
Before and After School Care Assistant
St. Rose of Lima
10.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies
Thomas Jefferson University-East Falls Campus
High School Diploma -
Paul VI High School
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