Overview
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Education
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Joanna McChriston

Rio Rancho,NM

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

CFL After School Instructor

CFL
Albuquerque, NM
08.2024 - Current
  • Planned and facilitated engaging activities to keep children engaged in learning.
  • Provided a safe, structured environment for students to explore their interests.
  • Assisted with homework and tutored students in various subjects.
  • Enforced rules of behavior and encouraged positive interactions among students.
  • Developed creative teaching strategies to help struggling students understand complex concepts.
  • Supervised students during recess and lunch periods while encouraging physical activity.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities.
  • Assessed student work samples and gave constructive feedback as needed.
  • Identified individual needs of each student, tailored instruction accordingly, and provided extra support when necessary.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to after-school programs.
  • Organized and set up classrooms in preparation for lessons.
  • Managed classroom resources and supplies, ensuring availability for all activities.
  • Fostered a culture of respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning among students.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.

UNM Residence Life and Student Housing Ambassador

University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Provided tours of housing facilities to prospective tenants and answered questions about amenities.
  • Assisted in the coordination of tenant move-in, move-out processes and paperwork.
  • Prepared marketing materials for use in outreach efforts to potential renters.
  • Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
  • Inspected physical condition of buildings and grounds regularly to identify needed repairs or improvements.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness.
  • Assisted with the design and implementation of promotional campaigns for events and products.
  • Collaborated with customers to provide customized services to meet specific needs.
  • Generated sales and exposure by providing relevant product information.
  • Implemented marketing campaigns and strategies by interacting with consumers.
  • Distributed promotional information and incentives determined by marketing managers.
  • Implemented loyalty programs to increase customer retention rates and encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a comprehensive marketing calendar, ensuring timely execution of campaigns and events.

Neurology Research Lab Assistant

Dr. Yi Yang
Albuquerque, NM
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
  • Conducted experiments following established protocols.
  • Recorded data accurately and maintained detailed lab notebooks.
  • Analyzed experimental results using statistical methods.
  • Performed general laboratory duties such as washing glassware, autoclaving media, disposing of hazardous waste materials.
  • Utilized computer software to generate graphs and tables from collected data sets.
  • Provided technical assistance to other members of the research team.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to safety standards and regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to research activities.
  • Updated inventory records of laboratory supplies.
  • Operated specialized laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, incubators, water baths, pH meters.

Crew Team Member

Wendys Fast Food
Rio Rancho, NM
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Greeted customers and cultivated positive experiences in line with company standards.
  • Washed dishes, cleaned countertops and sanitized high-use areas.
  • Followed orders of senior leadership with exacting accuracy in moment and without question.
  • Resolved conflict according to company protocols.
  • Fielded hundreds of customer requests on daily basis varying in complexity and volume with urgency and professionalism.
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
  • Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
  • Counted cash drawer at end of shift and prepared bank deposits.
  • Counted and balanced register following each shift.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2025

High School Diploma -

V Sue Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho, NM
05.2021

Skills

  • Verbal Communication
  • Inventory restocking
  • Company standards
  • Cash register operations
  • Guest inquiries
  • Child development
  • Afternoon care
  • Homework support
  • Classroom management
  • Sales presentations
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Customer engagement
  • CLIA & OSHA compliance
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Hazardous waste disposal
  • Animal handling
  • Research assistance
  • Data logging
  • Lab testing and reporting

Timeline

CFL After School Instructor

CFL
08.2024 - Current

UNM Residence Life and Student Housing Ambassador

University Of New Mexico
05.2023 - 09.2024

Neurology Research Lab Assistant

Dr. Yi Yang
11.2022 - 08.2023

Crew Team Member

Wendys Fast Food
02.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of New Mexico

High School Diploma -

V Sue Cleveland High School
Joanna McChriston