Ariana Acosta
Rutherford,NJ
Summary
Motivated Small Business Owner and Dance instructor with proven record of success managing daily operations of business. Versed in monitoring day-to-day operations, reviewing sales reports and hiring and training top talent. Charismatic leader focused on generating repeat business. Looking to work with children and focus on their needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher
North Bergen Board Of Education
10.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Small Business Owner
Ari's Sweets
Rutherford, NJ
02.2022 - Current
- Managing orders and clientele via online by answering questions, responding to emails, time management, overseeing work of employees when present, advertisement of products, inventory, maintaining and ordering bakery supplies, taking payments, budgeting, quoting, creating marketing products, baking cakes, bread, treats, and pastries.
Dance Teacher
Oneida's Dance Studio
Guttenberg, NJ
11.2019 - Current
- Instructed students in proper technique, terminology and performance of various styles of dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, flamenco, salsa, and modern.
Internship Student
North Bergen School District
North Bergen, NJ
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- worked with the Psychiatrist to design individualized care plans and conducted evaluations on patients to provide further information regarding particular mental disorders and general physical conditions.
Customer Service Representative
Velocity Insurance
North Bergen, New Jersey
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
05-2024
Associate of Science - Genrl AS, Nat Science & Math
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ 09.2024 - Current
Skills
- Operations & Budget Management
- Customer Service
- Performance Planning
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Attending dances classes/ working out
- Fall 2022 - Dean's List
- Member of Alpha Lambda Delta
Languages
Spanish
Languages
2
Certification
Bergen Community College — Paramus, NJ
Certificate of Achievement, Phlebotomy | Graduation: December 2025
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
North Bergen Board Of Education
10.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Genrl AS, Nat Science & Math
Bergen Community College
09.2024 - Current
Internship Student
North Bergen School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
Small Business Owner
Ari's Sweets
02.2022 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Velocity Insurance
04.2021 - 12.2022
Dance Teacher
Oneida's Dance Studio
11.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University