Jessie Panaro

Driven professional with a passion for nurturing individual needs and interests for the next generation in their educational careers. Experienced in numerous environments, including internships, paid and volunteer opportunities, involving the care and guidance of children while setting them up for success through encouragement in personal creativeness and independent leadership. Demonstrates a consistent positive attitude that is adept in problem solving and resilience.

• Waitress: Local Diner (1.5 years): Provided exceptional service and genuineness towards customers' meals
• Taco Joe’s (Summer Job, 3 months): Handled customer orders in a fast paced environment and ensured a positive dining experience.
• Greens and Grains (1.5 School Years): Assisted in food preparation and customer service.
• Pomodori (1 Semester): Supported food service operations while packing orders during peak hours.
• Dog Sitting: Provided care for pets during college breaks and summers for local families
• Babysitter: Regularly babysat on Tuesdays while attending college, as well as sporadic pop up opportunities in home town

Certifications

• Ethics of Mandated Reporting Workshop completed through SUNY Cortland (Certificate Earned: October 9th)

Volunteer Experience

• Lynbrook Baptist Church: Assisted in Sunday school programs, supporting children’s learning with faith-based activities.
• Brookville Center for Children's Services: Volunteered through a sociology college course, helping children with disabilities in crafts and recreational activities for the holidays
• The Chapel, SUNY Cortland: Volunteered during Sunday services.
  - Participated in back-to-school events for the community.
• PS-79: Engaged with students and staff, and assisted in numerous activities as well as class work
• Lynbrook Kindergarten Center: Participated in the Environmental Club, conducting Earth Day readings annually.
  Spring semester internship, assisting with classroom management and early education initiatives.
• Skip club, providing "off periods" during school hours to attain hands on experience in a local kindergarten center, while handing out projects and papers, and providing children with quality answers and guidance to questions
• House Painting- Multiple jobs done in small apartment building made for low income single mothers, which included painting and house maintinence tasks

Leadership Experience

• CRU, SUNY Cortland: Secretary: Managed room and tabling reservations, and community activity announcements
• Community Team Leader: Provided quality ideas for activities, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment centered in community
• Prayer Team Leader: Organized meetings for open prayer, encouraging participation rooted in security and trust