Megan Switzer
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking. Excellent experience in many areas of work fueled by passion and drive. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist and Teacher
Spotlight Studios Of Dance And Performing Art
Yorktown Heights , NY
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided a high level of customer and client service while greeting and checking in dancers
- Taught and worked hands with young dancers focusing on the basics of dance and creative movement.
- Learned about the business and creative aspects of running a dance studio.
- Entrusted with key holding duties to open and close the studio before and after hours.
- Learned money organization as I organized costume payments, tuition payments, and class payments.
- Unpacked, organized, and sold all studio merchandise.
- Greeted incoming dancers and visitors professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Teaching Assistant
Montessori Island School
Livingston , MT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in the infant room with ages 3mo-18mo
- Worked in the toddler room with ages 18mo-3yrs
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Supported students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities and reviewing work.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Distributed learning materials
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Special Education Counselor
Shames JCC
Tarrytown , NY
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked within program entitled “Almost Home+” specifically geared towards children with special needs (autism, learning disabilities, etc.…)
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Before and After School Caretaker
Pied Piper Preschool
Yorktown Heights , NY
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked as a main caretaker in the “Before School” program that allowed parents to drop off their elementary aged children for childcare before school hours until buses picked them up.
- Worked as a main caretaker in the “After School” program that allowed elementary aged children to be dropped off from school for care until parents picked them up.
- Responsible for the daily art activity in which a different project was picked every day that included sensory aspects as well as intellectual stimulation.
- Assisted as a main teacher within the “Homework Help” hours to assist with elementary aged Language Arts and Mathematics.
- Organized drop off and pick up routines for children to follow on a daily basis.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
Sales Associate
Princess By Tali (Boutique)
Yorktown Heights, NY
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Group Assistant
Center For Empowered Families (Dr.Kristy Vanacore)
Yorktown Heights , NY
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked within two different support groups (boys and girls groups) containing kids with behavior issues and mental health struggles.
- Introduced many coping mechanisms including mindfulness techniques and art therapy.
- Shadowed Dr. Vanacore learned first-hand how a Psychologist approaches a child dealing with personal struggles.
- Learned the appropriate way to communicate with children and how to cultivate conversations using language based on their personal abilities.
- Learned how to interpret children’s artwork and how to appropriately inquire about their creations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY05.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Motivating Students
- Behavior Modification
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Visitor and Customer Relations
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Computer Proficiency
- Creativity
- Teamwork Skills
- Attention to Detail
Dancer
- Active dancer between ages 2 years-22 years
- Studio and Competition dancer
- Brooklyn Nets pregame/halftime show performer
- Solo/duet/trio, small group, and large group dancer
Hair and Makeup Freelancer
- Hair and Makeup Artist for proms and special events
- Hair and Makeup artist for Spotlight Studios dancers
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Montessori Island School
05.2021 - 08.2021
Before and After School Caretaker
Pied Piper Preschool
09.2019 - 03.2020
Special Education Counselor
Shames JCC
07.2019 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Princess By Tali (Boutique)
09.2018 - 12.2018
Group Assistant
Center For Empowered Families (Dr.Kristy Vanacore)
06.2018 - 09.2018
Receptionist and Teacher
Spotlight Studios Of Dance And Performing Art
09.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Manhattanville College
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