Kayana Merrill
Fitchburg,MA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Keystone Educational Collaborative
2 Shaker Rd, Shirley Ma
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Assisted lead teacher in the monitoring of student progress and updating required documentation, ensuring accurate records for each learner.
- Contributed to the development of curriculum materials, aligning content with state standards and educational objectives.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Daycare Teacher
Little Ones Child Care And Preschool
104 Leominster Rd, Sterling Ma
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
Cook and Server
Unos
Leominster, MA
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Started as part of the serving staffed and moved up to closing head cook
- Serving duties included memorizing the restaurant menu, writing up customer orders, cleaning all work areas at the end of the night and food preparations such as drinks and side foods
- As a cook, preparing all foods as prescribed by both the menu and customers with sensitives
- Producing excellent food and customer service while under the pressure of a high pace environment
Cashier
Wendys
Leominster, MA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Successfully handling multiple customers at once during any given night during rush hours
- Process guest orders, handle cash, bag orders and provide an overall pleasant dining experience
- Responsible for register bags, collection of money and closing/locking up the store at the end of the night
Warehouse Worker
F&M Plastics (Temporary)
Leominster, MA
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Responsible for fabricating parts of toys and other plastic parts into finished products
- Expected to stay on feet for 8+ hours in a given day
Night Manager
Circle K
Westminster, MA
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Duties included cashing people out for gas and other purchases
- Taking inventory and restocking at the end of the night of mainly cigarettes and scratch tickets
- Cleaning up the store and bathroom of the station at the end of the night and locking up
Landscaper
Secinos (Temporary)
Leominster, MA
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for maintaining the visual exterior of apartment complexes
- Under the direction of the supervisor duties were divided and included leaf blowing, trash collection, removal of excess foliage, land mowing, and stone veneering
- Overall, demolition of places in which an aesthetically pleasing visual is desired
Direct Care Paraprofessional
The Arc
Fitchburg, MA
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing the schedule for the day in question for a small group of individuals with intellectual disabilities and an array of autism disorders along the spectrum;
- Implementing behavioral contingency plans as well as reinforcement plans specific to each child;
- Resolving daily quarrels amongst the children (and parents), providing redirection and flexibility as every child has different interests and no one day unfolds the same;
- Overall, contributing to and promoting a safe space
Education
Associates - Interdisciplinary Studies
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MAHigh School -
Fitchburg High School
Fitchburg, MA06.2015
Skills
- POS experience
- Experience in the food and service industry
- Experience with developmental disabilities
- Customer service experience
- Communication skills
Certification
Massachusetts Food Safety Certification, 10/19
Preschool Teacher Certification, 03/22
Paraprofessional Certification, 08/23
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Keystone Educational Collaborative
07.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Little Ones Child Care And Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2023
Cook and Server
Unos
06.2019 - 05.2023
Cashier
Wendys
06.2018 - 08.2019
Warehouse Worker
F&M Plastics (Temporary)
02.2017 - 05.2017
Landscaper
Secinos (Temporary)
09.2016 - 01.2017
Night Manager
Circle K
01.2016 - 02.2017
Direct Care Paraprofessional
The Arc
04.2015 - 04.2016
Massachusetts Food Safety Certification, 10/19
Preschool Teacher Certification, 03/22
Paraprofessional Certification, 08/23
Associates - Interdisciplinary Studies
Mount Wachusett Community College
High School -
Fitchburg High School