ANA Claudia Varella
Westborough,MA
Summary
Dedicated Educational Support Professional with experience working with special needs children. Developed skills in planning and managing activities, fostering trust through individualized interactions, and engaging diverse groups. Committed to contributing to a supportive community and enhancing learning environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
Westborough, Massachusetts
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, optimizing shift schedules and assigning duties to enhance team effectiveness.
- Monitored store cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with store standards and enhancing customer experience.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient team operations.
- Delegated work to staff, prioritizing tasks and goals to streamline operations.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively defused tense situations.
Hotess & Take Out Assistance
Harry's Restaurant
Westborough, Massachusetts
11.2025 - Current
- Welcomed guests at restaurant entrance.
- Coordinated the waitlist during busy dining hours effectively.
- Assisted servers by communicating guests' needs and orders.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Assisted takeout servers with packaging the orders and verifying every ticket.
Theater Teacher
Sky Rise Theater
Westborough, Massachusetts
01.2026 - 01.2026
- Developed a one-week program called "Broadway Explore" where students learned basic theater skills and engaged in storytelling activities.
- Organized student performances to showcase learned skills and creativity.
- Managed classroom dynamics to create a positive learning environment.
- Implemented adaptive learning strategies in classroom activities.
Face Painter
Sky Rise Theater
Westborough, MA
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Applied paint to customers' faces with a variety of brushes, sponges, and other tools provided.
- Ensured that all products used were safe and clean.
- Demonstrated various face painting techniques to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service and interaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of the work area during and after each event.
- Reported any issues or concerns with materials or equipment to the supervisor immediately.
- Collaborated with customers to provide memorable experiences.
- Combined artistic skill with customer suggestions to create unique designs.
- Performed additional services such as adding extra details or changing the design for guests.
- Handled money, and customer service.
Arts and Crafts Teacher
Sky Rise Theater
Westborough, MA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented arts and crafts lesson plans that engaged students in creative activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Assisted with the organization and set-up of art materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Encouraged student creativity by providing an open atmosphere for exploration of various mediums.
- Monitored student progress during class sessions and provided feedback to enhance their work.
- Created a positive environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Recognized areas where students needed additional help or guidance with their artwork and provided support accordingly.
- Integrated music into classroom activities when possible to further engage students in creative processes.
- Explained the technical context for different works of art to provide meaningful connections for youth classes.
Education
Westborough High School
Westborough, MA05-2023
Skills
- Artistic Creativity
- Training & Development
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- First Aid/CPR
Certificates and Awards
- National Art Honor Society Recipient, May 2023.
- Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy in Portuguese Recipient, June 2023.
- Biliteracy Achievement Intermediate-Mid Proficiency in Spanish, June 2023.
- Orchestra Award, June 2023.
- Art Foundations 3D Award, June 2023.
- Westborough High School Fine Arts Department, May 2023.
- Attended Drawing classes, in September 2023.
- Attended 3D Foundations classes, in September 2023.
- Attended Graphic Design classes, in September 2023.
- Tri-M Music Honor Society Recipient, January 2022.
- Book Award from Suffolk University, January 2022.
- Participated in Center Stage Theater Community, 2021 - 23.
- Participated in Orchestra, 2020- 23.
Link to All Certificates
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CV8WqyseT-N6gUIKCuaA3GkINsT-LkMr3/view?usp=sharing
Timeline
Theater Teacher
Sky Rise Theater
01.2026 - 01.2026
Hotess & Take Out Assistance
Harry's Restaurant
11.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
08.2025 - Current
Arts and Crafts Teacher
Sky Rise Theater
06.2022 - 10.2022
Face Painter
Sky Rise Theater
05.2022 - 04.2023
Westborough High School