Maria Castiglia
Keyser,WV
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a 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
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Manager
Castiglia’s Italian Eatery
Keyser, West Virginia
06.2025 - Current
- Manage day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on quality and meeting customer expectations.
- Oversees opening and closing tasks, ensuring front-of-house readiness for optimal guest experience.
- Trains staff on service standards, menu knowledge, and guest relations.
- Communicates daily needs with the kitchen team to support smooth service.
Art Teacher
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Evaluated student artwork, providing targeted feedback to enhance skills and artistic growth.
- Designed creative projects tailored to specific learning objectives or themes.
- Engaged parents in child's artistic development through consistent updates on progress and accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans for diverse age groups, fostering creativity and nurturing artistic expression.
Second Grade Teacher
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed and executed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding
- Tailored instruction to meet diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering individual student growth
- Cultivated a positive and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and growth
- Partnered with colleagues and parents to monitor and support student progress and well-being.
Lead Teacher - Toddler Room
Heritage Child Development Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created nurturing, safe environment enhancing toddlers' social, emotional, and cognitive growth
- Developed and executed engaging, age-appropriate activities and routines fostering toddlers' developmental milestones
- Maintained open communication with parents, sharing regular updates on children's progress and well-being
Sales Associate
Carpet World Of Martinsburg
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns, ensuring satisfaction through professional service.
- Communicated product features, styles, and pricing to assist customers in making informed carpet purchase decisions.
- Updated customer records using document management software for accuracy. Updated records for customer accuracy using document management software.
Cashier
Castiglia's Italian Eatery
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Processed dine-in and takeout payments for Castiglia's Italian Eatery guests.
- Greeted guests and answered menu and order questions.
- Entered phone orders and coordinated pickup timing with kitchen staff.
Education
Regents Bachelor of Arts -
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV12-2024
Associate of Arts (AA) -
Potomac State College
Keyser, WVSkills
- Customer Service
- Staff training
- POS systems
- Computer Proficiency
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Recordkeeping & Documentation
- Time Management & Organization
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Certification
CPR Certified
Reference
- Kevin Logan - Former President and CEO of Kelco FCU (Family friend) 1-301-697-5440
- Julianne Daniel - Management Officer with Department of State (Former babysitting client) 1-919-656-4609
Timeline
Front of House Manager
Castiglia’s Italian Eatery
06.2025 - Current
Art Teacher
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
01.2024 - 07.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Teacher - Toddler Room
Heritage Child Development Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Carpet World Of Martinsburg
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Castiglia's Italian Eatery
01.2019 - 01.2020
Regents Bachelor of Arts -
Shepherd University
Associate of Arts (AA) -
Potomac State College