MALINA DEL VINO
Mohegan Lake
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Attendant/Supervisor
Lakeland Children’s Center
Mohegan Lake
09.2024 - Current
- MAT Trained, CPR Trained
- Supervised children during activities and ensured their safety and well-being.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to children's interests and needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for children's play and learning.
Banquet Waiter
Silver Spoon Catering
Mount Kisco
10.2022 - Current
- Supported event coordinators with setup and breakdown of event spaces.
- Responded promptly to guest requests and inquiries during service.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
Adjunct Professor
Westchester Community College English Language Institute
Valhalla
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations, designing custom course syllabus outlining standards, material, grading, and progression for students.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance language comprehension in reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and speaking
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
ELA and Math Intervention Teacher
Catapult Learning
Yonkers
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Pulled students out of non-core classes to administer supplementary ELA and/or Math lessons
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students between kindergarten and eighth grade requiring additional support.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and confidence.
- Created lesson plans, conducted evaluations, and adapted teaching styles alongside provided Catapult Learning brand curriculum
Exam Prep and Learning Center Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
Yorktown Heights
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked with students 1:1 in breaking down the skills and strategies for taking the SAT, ACT, GED, and general study skills
- Utilized various educational tools and software to enhance tutoring effectiveness.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Built rapport with students to create a safe and trusting environment of mutual respect
Summer Journey Teacher
Catapult Learning
Mount Vernon
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Used prescribed instruction plans to teach elementary to middle school aged students various topics in math, literacy, art, and life skills
- Recorded progress of each student after facilitation of group work, mindfulness, and and exit ticket
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted student engagement and community involvement.
Residential Fitness Technician/Monitor
SBU Campus Residences
Stony Brook
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored patron progress throughout their workouts and offered advice when needed.
- Performed administrative responsibilities including digital filing and delivering materials to various locations
- Monitored fitness area for safety compliance and addressed any concerns promptly.
- Troubleshot technical issues with cardio machines, weight systems, TVs and sound systems.
Director of Public Relations
SBU Undergraduate Student Government
Stony Brook
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed strategic communication plans for campus-wide initiatives and events.
- Managed media relations (Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok) to enhance visibility of student government activities, expanding Instagram follower base by over 2,000 and Snapchat friend base by 125+
- Performed duties as a professional photographer for events, edited over 5,000 photos, and published them for public access for attendees.
- Coordinated public relations campaigns using social media platforms effectively.
- Created engaging content for newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.
External Communications Manager
SBU Undergraduate Student Government
Stony Brook
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Earned the '2020-21 Most Innovative Member Award' from the USG Executive Council.
- Collaborated with diverse groups to gather input on student needs and concerns, and with other departments to create cohesive messaging across channels.
- Designed, conducted, and executed photography-based projects such as SpookyBrook, Light the Brook, and Roth Regatta.
- Spearheaded www.stonybrookusg.live/brookfeed, a page to enhance student engagement and interaction with clubs and organizations.
Retail Sales Associate
Kohls Corp
East Setauket
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled customer returns and exchanges following store policies.
- Participated in promotional events to drive customer engagement and sales, such as opening Kohl's accounts and credit cards
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Education
TESOL Certificate - TESOL
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY12-2022
Skills
- MAT Trained
- CPR Trained
- Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom
- Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Photography
- Typing
- Project Managing
- Accountability
Volunteer Experience
- SBU Writing Program, Intermediate Writing Workshop Teaching Assistant, 2021-08, 2022-12, Met with students seeking assistance with grammar corrections, stylistic revisions, and organizational techniques both in person and over Zoom, Composed original presentations and workshops to educate students on principles of academic writing, Held office hours twice a week in which students received help with thesis crafting, diction and syntax, and perfecting citations
- SBU Undergraduate Colleges, UGC Fellow, 2020-08, 2020-12, 2021-08, 2021-12, Mentored a class of first year students by sharing past experiences, assisting in class registrations, directing students to resources both on and off campus, Led class discussions about school spirit, involvement, mental health and mindfulness, diversity and inclusion practices, work-life balances, and study skills, Conducted interviews for this position for the next term, determined which students would make applicable leaders
- SBU Linguistics Program, Syntax Teaching Assistant, 2022-01, 2022-05, Met with students one-on-one to explain concepts of syntax within the field of linguistics, Composed original practice material, worksheets, quizzes, kahoots, and workshops both in-person and over Zoom to enhance comprehension, Broke down complex topics into more digestible pieces and problem sets to augment holistic learning
- SBU Linguistics Program, Phonology Teaching Assistant, 2022-08, 2022-12, Met with students to assist in understanding concepts of phonology within the field of linguistics, Helped with homework, catching up after missed classes, Composed original presentations, class activities, handouts, diagrams and charts to assist with studying, Led recitations as well as both in-person and online workshops before exams and 1:1’s after class
Affiliations
- Thrifting
- Mixology
- Passion for Fitness
Accomplishments
- Ward Melville Award Recipient
Certification
- MAT Certified
- CPR Certified
- Red Watch Band/NARCAN/Green Dot Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Westchester Community College English Language Institute
01.2025 - 04.2025
Child Care Attendant/Supervisor
Lakeland Children’s Center
09.2024 - Current
ELA and Math Intervention Teacher
Catapult Learning
11.2023 - 06.2024
Summer Journey Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - 08.2023
Exam Prep and Learning Center Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Banquet Waiter
Silver Spoon Catering
10.2022 - Current
Residential Fitness Technician/Monitor
SBU Campus Residences
08.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Public Relations
SBU Undergraduate Student Government
08.2021 - 05.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Kohls Corp
08.2020 - 01.2021
External Communications Manager
SBU Undergraduate Student Government
08.2020 - 05.2021
TESOL Certificate - TESOL
Westchester Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Stony Brook University
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