Marissa Marchesseault
Groton,CT
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 3 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Ballastrini's Child Care
08.2023 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Crew Member
McDoanlds
04.2023 - Current
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Cleaned counter surfaces, dining areas and food preparation areas for maximum health, safety and customer satisfaction.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Listened attentively to customer complaints or requests and resolved issues without need to escalate.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Delivered complete food orders to guests and confirmed customer satisfaction with completed order.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Monitored and replenished food and supplies stock at counter, in customer dining area and in food preparation area.
- Cooked and prepared foods and monitored food production according to quality and sanitation standards.
- Received and processed customer payments and estimated and communicated wait times accurately.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
Assistant Teacher
TVCCA
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Mentored junior employees to improve performance, food safety, and customer service.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored 8 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CTBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2025
Skills
- Slicing Techniques
- Microsoft Excel
- Preventing Food Spoilage
- Recipe Adjustments
- Clear Communication
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Multimedia Educational Software
- School Community Relations
- Educational Settings
- Student Engagement and Development
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Student Needs Assessments
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Snack Preparation
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Classroom Observation
- Grading
- Family Involvement
- Case Management
- Household Tasks
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Ballastrini's Child Care
08.2023 - Current
Crew Member
McDoanlds
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Teacher
TVCCA
04.2021 - 08.2023
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
09.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Three Rivers Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University