Mara Wells
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated and motivated worker with experience in childcare and customer service. I am familiar and capable with operating POS systems. Customer engagement is important to me, and I pride myself on providing an excellent experience. I am committed to providing care as well. My experience in childcare gives me the ability to provide a safe learning environment and keep calm under pressure. I am committed to providing excellent service in any position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front End Worker
Target
Tacoma, WA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers with questions and needs.
- Operated point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained clean and organized check lane.
- Stocked shelves and organized inventory.
- Operated the customer service desk, providing guests with support in returns, answering questions, and taking calls.
- Worked drive up, organizing and retrieving items then delivering them to waiting customers.
- Maintained a positive and friendly attitude with guests ensuring a positive experience.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Willow Grove, PA
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Helped the lead teacher carry out lesson plans .
- Supported classroom management to maintain a calm and educational learning environment.
- Fostered relationships with children.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to adapt activities for different learning needs and styles.
- Acted as lead, planning and carrying out lesson plans.
- Helped manage a room of up to 20 three-four year-olds
Camp Art Teacher
ESF Summer Camps
Chestnut Hill, PA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Carried out lesson plans to enable creativity and artistry for campers.
- Taught several different art mediums to campers.
- Worked alongside camp counselors in running and supervising lessons.
Camp Counselor
ESF Summer Camps
Chestnut Hill, PA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
- Lead learning based activities.
- Provided support to campers with a wide array of needs and intrests.
Cashier
Wegmans
Montgomeryville, PA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated customer transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with questions and product selection.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout station.
- Worked with team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Township High School
Erdenheim, PAAssociate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA08-2026
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer relations
- Cash register operation
- Health and safety
- Artistic expression
- Child development
Certification
- First Aid Training
- Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Front End Worker
Target
08.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
01.2023 - 11.2024
Camp Art Teacher
ESF Summer Camps
06.2022 - 08.2022
Camp Counselor
ESF Summer Camps
06.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
Wegmans
05.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Springfield Township High School
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Tacoma Community College