Claire Parendo
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in child development and education. Proven ability to provide effective support for individuals' specific needs. I am committed to fostering growth and learning in children and families, as I have a passion towards social work, specifically in child and family services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
Corcoran , MN
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered specialized assistance to infants with unique needs in a supportive environment.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment to promote children's growth and development.
- Effectively communicated with families to address children's individual needs.
- Facilitated age appropriate activities that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development .
- Maintained a clean, organized, and professional classroom to support learning and development.
- Properly documented incidents, medication, and separation logs as needed.
Teacher's Assistant
Lil' Explorers Childcare Center
Albertville, Minnesota
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and activities, providing support when needed.
- Adapted quickly to support teachers across different age groups.
- Supported lead teachers with classroom supervision, creating a safe and secure environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom to further ensure safety in play areas.
- Prioritized clear and concise communication with Lead Teachers to ensure I can be the most helpful to them.
Shift Lead
Walgreens
Maple Grove, Minnesota
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient store performance.
- Provided exceptional customer support and problem solving skills.
- Preformed administrative duties such as scheduling, counting money, merchandising, and ordering inventory.
- Trained new employees on store policies and procedures, providing support when needed.
- Maintained store appearance by cleaning, stocking shelves, and properly displaying merchandise.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Saint Michael, Minnesota
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted the Pharmacist in preparing and labeling prescriptions.
- Processed insurance claims for best prescription coverage.
- Preformed data entry for patient profiles, prescriptions, and data entry.
- Administered vaccines while following proper protocols.
- Dispensed medications accurately while following prescription and pharmacy guidelines.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally with exceptional customer service.
- Managed inventory and ordered products as needed.
- Followed proper cleaning guidelines, ensuring the pharmacy is complying with safety standards.
Crew Lead
Culver's Restaurant
Albertville, Minnesota
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Adapted to multiple roles in a fast-paced food service environment, including roles in the kitchen, custard bar, drive through, and cashiering.
- Managed daily inventory and ordered products as needed.
- Prepped in mornings, preparing sandwich bar, custard bar, and hot bar to maintain food availability while following food safety guidelines.
- Conducted multiple temperature checks and documented to uphold food safety practices.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures and customer service standards, providing support as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN08-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
High School Diploma -
St. Michael - Albertville Highschool
Saint Michael, MN05-2022
Skills
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Special needs support
- Basic medical terminology
- Data entry
- Behavior guidance
- Direct client support
- Family communication
- Early education curriculum planning
Certification
- Child Development Associates
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Immunization Administration Certificate
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
New Horizon Academy
08.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Lil' Explorers Childcare Center
03.2024 - 08.2025
Shift Lead
Walgreens
09.2022 - 12.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
06.2022 - 12.2023
Crew Lead
Culver's Restaurant
09.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
North Hennepin Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Michael - Albertville Highschool