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, NM05.2025
High School Diploma -
V Sue Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho, NM05.2021
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