Mara Melin
Easton,USA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with experience providing excellent customer service in the retail industry. Possesses strong leadership abilities and a proven track record of successfully training, motivating, and managing teams. Adept at resolving complaints and balancing cash drawers. Committed to delivering outstanding service and creating an enjoyable shopping experience. Thanks to my experience as an au pair, I possess a compassionate and patient demeanor, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Lopatcong
01.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Administrative Assistant
EDL Construction and maintenance
08.2023 - Current
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
Cleaner
EDL construction and maintenance
08.2023 - Current
- Cleaning hallways and sidings
- Vacuum the carpets
- Cleaning the club house from the villages
Au pair
Cultural Care
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted with household tasks related to childcare duties such as laundry, tidying up toys and play areas
- Assisted children in completing educational tasks by supervising homework and monitoring other learning activities
- Performed housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others, helping develop interpersonal relationships and communication skills
Volunteer Worker
ONG childhoods at risk
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Worked independently as well as part of a team to complete assigned tasks
- Developed excellent communication skills through working with a diverse range of people
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve team goals
- Demonstrated interpersonal abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers on various projects
- Helped organize fundraisers to benefit organizational objectives
- Assisted families in using and learning about society resources
Cashier Supervisor
Toledo Supermarket A.S
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Balanced cash registers by counting cash, depositing funds, and determining end-of-day balance
- Demonstrated expertise in managing cashier operations, training staff and resolving customer inquiries
- Trained new cashiers on the use of point-of-sale systems, including proper handling of money, credit card transactions, gift cards, coupons
- Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
Waitress
Roca Coffeeshop
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while working in a fast-paced environment
- Always maintained a positive attitude towards guests by providing friendly conversation during interactions
- Utilized teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff during busy periods
Crew Member
Mc Donald’s
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing change, and counting money back to customers
Education
Administrative Assistant -
Penn Foster Career School
09.2024
Certification of Podcast & YouTube Media -
Hudson county community college
06.2022
Certification of Digital Marketing Strategies for Impact & Influence -
Hudson county community college
06.2022
Occupational Therapy -
Universidad Nacional de Mar del plata
11.2020
High School Diploma -
San Agustin
11.2014
Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Cultural Immersion
- Group Tutoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Customer Service
- Effective Working Relationships
- Child Development
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson development
- Educational leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Special Education
Certification
Digital Marketing Strategies for Impact & Influence
Podcast & YouTube Media
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy of Lopatcong
01.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
EDL Construction and maintenance
08.2023 - Current
Cleaner
EDL construction and maintenance
08.2023 - Current
Au pair
Cultural Care
08.2021 - 07.2023
Cashier Supervisor
Toledo Supermarket A.S
05.2017 - 04.2021
Volunteer Worker
ONG childhoods at risk
03.2016 - 10.2021
Waitress
Roca Coffeeshop
02.2016 - 04.2017
Crew Member
Mc Donald’s
10.2014 - 02.2015
Administrative Assistant -
Penn Foster Career School
Certification of Podcast & YouTube Media -
Hudson county community college
Certification of Digital Marketing Strategies for Impact & Influence -
Hudson county community college
Occupational Therapy -
Universidad Nacional de Mar del plata
High School Diploma -
San Agustin
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