Ja'Nijah Clinton
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Diligent professional with excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management abilities. Skilled at promoting items, completing customer sales, and promoting positive experiences to strengthen customer loyalty. Also is patient, considerate, and great with people of all ages, both kids and adults.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Mentor
Jeremiah Grant Foundation
Jersey City, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and led engaging recreational activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and team-building exercises.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in developing social skills, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create a positive camp environment through effective communication and teamwork.
- Managed camper behavior by enforcing rules consistently, while maintaining a supportive atmosphere.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding camper progress, behavior, and any concerns or incidents that occurred during their stay at the camp.
- Maintained records of progress on goals and objectives set by youth participants.
- Scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Answering phone calls and emails, and taking notes during meetings.
- Greeting clients.
Teacher's Assistant
Beloved Community Charter School
Jersey City, NJ
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop engaging educational materials and resources.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance data.
- Served as a role model for appropriate behavior and a positive work ethic.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods according to individual student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues on team projects aimed at improving the overall school environment.
Cashier
H&M Retail
Jersey City, NJ
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, handling cash, credit cards, and electronic payments.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer at all times, reconciling discrepancies promptly.
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor, and addressing their inquiries or concerns.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on proper procedures for handling transactions and resolving customer issues.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Jersey City, NJ06-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Record keeping
- Behavior management
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Patience and tolerance
- Positive reinforcement
Accomplishments
- Citations from The New Jersey Assembly for my outstanding community service.
- Induction into the National Jr. Honor Society in 2017.
- Citations from Mayor Fulop for my active role in the Honey Bee’s Double Dutch Team.
- Resolutions from the Senator Cunningham for my active role in the Honey Bee’s Double Dutch Team.
- Certificate of Recognition from Hudson County Freeholders.
- Resolution from New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne for my outstanding community service.
- Accepted into the Hudson County LEAP College Program at 14.
- Honored by the Senate for completing the Teen Magazine Literacy program in 2016 and 2017.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Beloved Community Charter School
04.2023 - 06.2024
Youth Mentor
Jeremiah Grant Foundation
08.2022 - Current
Cashier
H&M Retail
02.2021 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Morgan State University
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