Fatima Thornburg
Roseville,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Seasonal Clerk position. Ready to help team achieve Department goals. After taking care of my family for so many years I feel ready to restart my professional career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Merchandiser
Macys Department Store
Pleasanton, CA
09.2006 - 09.2007
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service by actively engaging with shoppers and offering assistance as needed.
- Maintained clean and inviting store environment, encouraging longer visits from customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Receiving Associate
Sears Roebuck
Cupertino, CA
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving workflows.
- Supported company compliance efforts by adhering to relevant regulations, guidelines, or best practices in all aspects of the receiving process.
- Contributed to a positive work culture within the receiving department by actively participating in team meetings, training sessions, or other group activities.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Home Tutor
Private Tutor
Recife, Pernambuco Brazil
02.1994 - 08.2001
- Designed personalized lesson plans to enhance student understanding and engagement.
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and adjustments to instructional methods.
- Developed engaging educational materials to reinforce core concepts and skills.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student performance and address concerns effectively.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.
- Adapted curriculum content based on individual student needs, ensuring comprehensive skill development.
- Created lesson plans, review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests and quizzes.
- Reviewed materials assigned by students' teachers to aid students in successfully completing homework.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized creative teaching methods such as games and interactive activities to make learning enjoyable and engaging.
- Worked one-on-one with [Number] students in core subjects.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Intern
Department of Vehicles
Recife, Pernambuco Brazil
09.1998 - 07.2000
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and resolve issues.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy.
- Digitized paper records, contributing to streamlined operations and improved data accessibility.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, supporting operational continuity.
- Sorted and classified documents into appropriate filing systems for increased traceability.
School Teacher
CFC School
Recife, Pernambuco Brazil
08.1995 - 12.1996
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Improved parental involvement through regular newsletters and updates on classroom activities and student achievements.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently to ensure conducive learning environment, optimizing use of educational materials and space.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
School Teacher
Santa Maria School
Recife, Pernambuco Brazil
01.1994 - 12.1994
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with parents to support student development and address concerns.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies.
Education
BA in Pedagogy (Education) - Pedagogy (Education)
Catholic University of Pernambuco - Brazil
Recife, Pernambuco Brazil06-1999
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Administrative support
- Problem-solving
- File maintenance
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser
Macys Department Store
09.2006 - 09.2007
Receiving Associate
Sears Roebuck
04.2004 - 04.2005
Intern
Department of Vehicles
09.1998 - 07.2000
School Teacher
CFC School
08.1995 - 12.1996
Home Tutor
Private Tutor
02.1994 - 08.2001
School Teacher
Santa Maria School
01.1994 - 12.1994
BA in Pedagogy (Education) - Pedagogy (Education)
Catholic University of Pernambuco - Brazil