Linda Bernal
Margate,FL
Summary
Dependable professional with experience in teaching, ski instruction, and customer service. Skilled in parent communication, training & development, and adapting instruction for different ages and skill levels. Brings a friendly, calm approach to helping others learn and succeed.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
jewelery associate
TJMaxx
Sunrise, Florida
05.2024 - Current
- Helped shoppers choose jewelry and answered product questions on sales floor.
- Maintained organization of jewelry cases to enhance product visibility and refreshed displays to match TJMaxx presentation standards.
- Sorted incoming merchandise and prepared jewelry items for floor placement.
- Operated POS register for jewelry purchases, returns, and exchanges.
Ski Instructor
Liberty Mountain Resort
Fairfield, Pennsylvania
2009 - 2021
- Instructed guests in skiing fundamentals at Liberty Mountain Resort Ski School.
- Instructed skiers of all ages and abilities on safety, proper form, equipment usage, and skiing techniques.
- Demonstrated safe turning, stopping, and balance techniques on varied terrain.
- Adapted coaching style for children, beginners, and advancing skiers.
- Developed lesson plans that included drills and activities tailored to each student's individual needs.
- Provided helpful feedback to students in order to improve their technique and style.
- Demonstrated advanced skiing techniques by performing them before class.
- Monitored slope safety and reinforced resort safety rules.
- Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities for patrons and guests to inform and educate.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for teaching ski lessons.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills and stay current with industry trends.
Teacher
El Shaddai Messianic Congregation
Frederick, Maryland
1991 - 2021
- Delivered engaging faith-based lessons to 3-5 year olds, fostering spiritual and social development.
- Planned weekly classroom activities aligned with church teaching goals
- Established and enforced classroom rules to effectively manage student behavior and create a positive learning environment.
- Oversaw classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment using calm, consistent discipline
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepared lesson materials, handouts, and visual learning aids
- Communicated with parents and church leaders about student progress
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Hood College
Frederick, MD06-1996
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Computer skills
- Dependability
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Parent communication
- Training & Development
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
Certification
- PSIA Ski Instructor level 2
Timeline
jewelery associate
TJMaxx
05.2024 - Current
Ski Instructor
Liberty Mountain Resort
2009 - 2021
Teacher
El Shaddai Messianic Congregation
1991 - 2021
Master of Science - Microbiology
Hood College