Maria Kurian
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Reliable and compassionate worker offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Neighbors House
01.2023 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Provided emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Catholic Mission League President
St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Organized events for the youth of the church
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Raised funds for events
Teacher
St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Volunteer
St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted with special events and programs that were hosted at the church.
- Educated theology to 2nd grade students.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
- Encouraged community gardening efforts to promote sustainable living.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Used management skills when planning events such as the Christmas dinner or Easter.
Restaurant Hostess
Chick-fil-A
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by supporting coworkers during peak hours or when understaffed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Resolved guest complaints professionally, taking appropriate action to address issues and improve future experiences.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and inviting restaurant environment by clearing tables and setting up for the next guests.
Tutor
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2029
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Child supervision
- Childcare
- Adaptability and resilience
- Managing routines
- Schedule management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
- Proficient in Malayalam
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Chick-fil-A
06.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer
St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church
09.2023 - 07.2025
Catholic Mission League President
St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church
08.2023 - 08.2025
Teacher
St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Church
08.2023 - 08.2025
Babysitter
Neighbors House
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
Kumon Math & Reading Centre
04.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
University of Minnesota