Megan Martorano
Paramus,NJ
Summary
Compassionate educator experienced in fostering emotional and social development in young children. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, while prioritizing exceptional service to families and students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Lily Pond Country Day School
Riverdale, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social development.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged exploration and creativity among students.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address individual learning needs.
- Organized educational activities that promoted physical coordination and motor skills development.
Infant Teacher (Seasonal)
Everbrook Academy
Montvale, NJ
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance infant cognitive and motor skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged emotional and social development among infants.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child progress and address developmental concerns.
- Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment following health and safety regulations.
Restaurant Hostess
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
Garden City, NY
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring optimal dining experience and efficient table turnover.
- Managed reservation system, facilitating smooth guest flow during peak hours.
- Coordinated with kitchen and waitstaff to communicate guest preferences and special requests.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Assisted in organizing special events, enhancing overall guest satisfaction and engagement.
Barista
Starbucks
Ridgewood, NJ
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared and served high-quality espresso beverages according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the coffee shop environment.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, enhancing their overall experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently, handling transactions accurately.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Server
Bareburger
Ridgewood, NJ
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Assisted with menu knowledge to enhance guest dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and serving stations.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak service hours.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Marketing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ06-2030
High School Diploma -
Paramus High School
Paramus, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Social skills development
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Professional appearance
- Customer service
- Cleanliness standards
- Service prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Lily Pond Country Day School
11.2025 - Current
Infant Teacher (Seasonal)
Everbrook Academy
06.2025 - 08.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
06.2024 - 12.2024
Barista
Starbucks
12.2022 - 07.2023
Server
Bareburger
03.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - International Marketing
Bergen Community College
High School Diploma -
Paramus High School