Catherine Domingues
Mountainside,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Associate with extensive experience collaborating with clients and students, promptly identifying needs and recommending products and services to accomplish clients' goals. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mountainside School District
09.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Floral Associate
Acme Markets, Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
Bakery Cashier
Pinho's Bakery
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
- Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Collected payments accurately with cash, debit and credit card, using Point of Sale system to process transactions.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Assistant Teacher
Kumon Learning Center
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Customer service and interaction
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management and prioritization
- Classroom support and organization
- Student engagement and instruction
- Activity management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mountainside School District
09.2025 - Current
Floral Associate
Acme Markets, Inc
04.2023 - Current
Bakery Cashier
Pinho's Bakery
09.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Teacher
Kumon Learning Center
09.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University