Maggie Schlader
Grand Rapids,MN
Summary
Emerging art educator with experience teaching visual art to middle school students in grades 6–8. Dedicated to creating a classroom where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to be creative. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, differentiated instruction, and giving meaningful feedback. Passionate about helping students build confidence, think creatively, and grow both artistically and personally.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Room Facilitator
MathHappens Foundation
10.2025 - Current
- Set up and organized interactive math games and puzzles for children, fostering curiosity and engagement through play.
- Supervised and assisted kids as they worked through challenges, offering hints and guidance when needed.
- Maintained a clean, organized learning environment and provided hands-on support to fellow facilitators during busy sessions.
Head Cashier
Home Depot
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Opened the store registers and prepared daily cashier schedules to ensure smooth operations.
- Provided consistent support to front-end staff, resolving issues quickly and efficiently across departments.
- Supervised all cashiers and lot associates during shifts, maintaining a productive and customer-focused environment.
- Stepped in on registers or in the lot during high-traffic periods or staff shortages, balancing leadership duties with hands-on support.
- Adapted to changing needs each shift, regularly covering multiple roles while maintaining management responsibilities.
Painting Associate
Menards
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained fully stocked shelves through regular down-stocking and freight management.
- Assisted customers with paint selection, project advice, and product recommendations to support their DIY goals.
- Prepared paint orders by mixing and custom color matching with precision and attention to detail.
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
Floral Associate/Cashier
Hy-Vee Floral
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained the store and kept the plants in good health and organized floral arrangements.
- I built my interpersonal communication skills by taking and fulfilling orders from customers on the phone, in person, and on the computer.
- Collaborated with peers, closed the shop often, and even trained in newer associates.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Red Willow
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Displayed exceptional time management skills, I opened the store and managed 3 floors of the store.
- Greeting and aiding customers as they came inside.
- I did everything from cashiering, unpacking and pricing shipment, cleaning, and at times, closing duties.
Plant Merchandiser
Natural Beauty
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked alone to organize and care for flowers.
- Worked efficiently and adapted quickly to customer needs to keep floor stocked.
- Used interpersonal skills to interact with customers and provide plant information.
Cashier/Lot Associate
The Home Depot
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Cashiered at both the regular and gained technology experience with self-checkouts.
- Assisted customers, completed cleaning tasks, and trained in new associates.
- Through unfavorable weather, I was expected to keep the parking lot and entrances cleared of carts, sweep or shovel entrances, load items into customer's cars, and collect orders to bring to the customer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2026
Associate of Arts Degree -
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN05-2022
Skills
- Staff management
- Project management
- Feedback delivery
- Task delegation
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Math Room Facilitator
MathHappens Foundation
10.2025 - Current
Head Cashier
Home Depot
06.2025 - 08.2025
Painting Associate
Menards
03.2025 - 06.2025
Floral Associate/Cashier
Hy-Vee Floral
01.2024 - 01.2025
Sales Associate/Cashier
Red Willow
03.2023 - 08.2023
Plant Merchandiser
Natural Beauty
06.2021 - 12.2021
Cashier/Lot Associate
The Home Depot
07.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Arts Degree -
Itasca Community College