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Madeline Gordon

Point Pleasant,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at The Rugby School, excelling in fostering positive student engagement and behavior. Proven ability in high-volume dining environments, delivering exceptional service while building strong relationships. Skilled in menu memorization and maintaining cleanliness standards, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Paraprofessional

The Rugby School
Wall, NJ
03.2025 - Current
  • Supported teachers in classroom activities and lesson delivery
  • Encouraged positive student behavior and engagement
  • Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom and on field trips.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.

Behavior Therapist

Graham Behavior Services
Point Pleasant, NJ
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans for children with developmental challenges.
  • Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the supervising therapist.
  • Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Created visual aids such as charts or graphs that illustrated client progress over time.
  • Ensured a safe environment was maintained during sessions by monitoring the interactions between clients closely.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans to motivate and help clients reach highest potential.

Food Server

Point Lobster Bar and Grill
Point Pleasant, NJ
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Delivered food and beverages promptly to tables while ensuring accuracy.
  • Greeted guests in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and delivered to kitchen staff promptly.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in register drawers or restocking supplies.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and menu changes.

Food Server

Rods Restaurant
Sea Girt, NJ
01.2002 - 02.2004
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Assisted guests with menu selections and special dietary requests.
  • Delivered food and beverages promptly to tables while ensuring accuracy.
  • Checked on customers during their meal to ensure they were satisfied with their dining experience.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Food Server

Takata
San Diego, CA
05.1997 - 10.2001
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Retrieved prepared orders from kitchen areas and promptly delivered to guests.
  • Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Assisted guests with menu selections and special dietary requests.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
01-2006

Skills

  • High volume dining
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Menu memorization
  • Relationship building
  • Order taking

Timeline

Instructional Paraprofessional

The Rugby School
03.2025 - Current

Behavior Therapist

Graham Behavior Services
06.2024 - 03.2025

Food Server

Point Lobster Bar and Grill
02.2020 - 03.2020

Food Server

Rods Restaurant
01.2002 - 02.2004

Food Server

Takata
05.1997 - 10.2001

Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Brookdale Community College