Joelle Galanter
Middletown,NY
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with experience at Ken’s Grooming, adept in pet care and customer service. Demonstrated ability to improve pet hygiene and enhance customer satisfaction through diligent work and a positive attitude. Skilled in handling diverse tasks with reliability, fostering environments where both pets and children thrive. Achieved high accuracy in transactions, showcasing hardworking and trustworthy qualities. Dedicated Pet Sitter with advanced knowledge of animal care and client relationship management. Well-versed in stringently following owner instructions for pet medication, dietary needs and daily care. Friendly and reliable cashier offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude. Energetic Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve life goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts, sports and hikes. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
The Center for Discovery
Monticello, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Orange Ulster Boces
Goshen, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
Pet Sitter
Joelle’s Pet/House Sitting
Middletown, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
Pet Groomer
Ken’s Grooming
Middletown, NY
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Improved pet hygiene by providing thorough grooming services, including bathing, brushing, and hair trimming.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace to ensure the health and safety of both pets and staff members.
- Prevented injuries by safely handling pets of various sizes and temperaments during grooming sessions.
- Reduced stress for anxious pets with gentle handling techniques and calming environments during grooming sessions.
Cashier
Shop Rite Food Market
Middletown, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Camp Counselor in Training
Boys and Girls Club
Middletown, NY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Developed excellent time-management skills by balancing multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School
Pine Bush, NY2021
Skills
- CPR/AED Cerified
- SCIP-R Certified
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Positive Attitude
- Punctual and Reliable
- Flexible Schedule
- Great with children
- Good with people
- Clean
- Hard working
Timeline
Associate Teacher
The Center for Discovery
06.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Orange Ulster Boces
01.2025 - Current
Pet Sitter
Joelle’s Pet/House Sitting
03.2022 - Current
Pet Groomer
Ken’s Grooming
03.2020 - 12.2024
Cashier
Shop Rite Food Market
10.2019 - 03.2020
Camp Counselor in Training
Boys and Girls Club
06.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Pine Bush High School