Calen McAlpin
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dependable and detail-oriented professional adept at quickly identifying and resolving operational issues, implementing new processes and providing exemplary customer service. Possesses excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills aimed at optimizing operations flow for maximum efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Fishtown Montessori
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for 20+ students.
- Implemented Montessori principles in daily classroom activities, promoting independent learning and self-discovery among students.
- Supported and guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Improved classroom management by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Adhered to state and city licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run safely and smoothly.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ patients daily.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Family Nanny
Working Parents
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated relationships with 4 children and their parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
Senior Operations Associate
GOPUFF INC
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Assemble orders for digital delivery service serving over 500 customers daily
- Systematically organize orders within organization’s computer system
- Manage dispatch of orders to delivery drivers in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction
- Executed and maintained quality control processes to meet criteria and standards and increase customer satisfaction.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Maintained and prioritized to-do-list and followed up to complete tasks on-time.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
After-School Nanny
Working Parents
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Cared for 3 children after school during 2019-2020 school year
- Coordinated everyday activities that encouraged education and social skills
- Transported children to and from activities using family vehicle.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Coach
Trussville Gymnastics
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Trained 15+ athletes daily in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Taught young girls basic fundamental skills of gymnastics in accordance with USGA guidelines
- Started as recreational coach; promoted to pre-team coach
- Trained gymnasts in increasing their skills to compete at high levels
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase drive to succeed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Careful Observer
- Learns from mistakes
- Planning and record keeping
- Team Collaboration
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Warehouse Logistics
- Customer Support
- Attention to Detail
- Workflow Optimization
Certification
Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills
Basic Spanish
EMT certified
Affiliations
Member, Alpha Xi Delta, Iota Chi, Spring 2019 – present
Events Chair, Spring 2020 - Spring 2021
Timeline
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Fishtown Montessori
08.2023 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry
04.2023 - 06.2023
Family Nanny
Working Parents
09.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Operations Associate
GOPUFF INC
09.2020 - 08.2022
After-School Nanny
Working Parents
09.2019 - 03.2020
Coach
Trussville Gymnastics
06.2016 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Fox School of Business
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