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Melanie Moreno Almaraz

Salinas,CA

Summary

I am a passionate and dedicated educator with an associate degree in elementary education and currently pursuing my degree in liberal arts for teaching. My background in leadership and customer service has strengthened my ability to communicate effectively, problem-solve, and manage responsibilities with efficiency. I am committed to inspiring and empowering students while continuously improving my skills as an educator. Experienced with developing interactive and enriching after-school programs. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest and participation. Knowledge of fostering positive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

After School Instructor

EDMO
10.2023 - Current
  • Approach education with passion and excitement and build positive role model relationships with students
  • Facilitate and execute provided curriculum and add personal contributions as seen fit
  • Interact with parents in a professional and energetic manner
  • Help cultivate healthy self-esteem and a natural love for learning
  • Be responsible for supply inventory, bin prep and clean-up
  • Maintain accurate reporting: attendance records, class notes, daily log, incident reports
  • Lead engaging and well organized recreation activities designed to promote teamwork, collaboration and fun physical activity
  • Attend staff meetings and professional development series
  • Ensure all students are safe and have a positive experience
  • Exhibit the EDMO Vibe and demonstrating through actions and words each of the social emotional learning (SEL) skills of empathy, responsibility, initiative, collaboration, problem solving and emotion management, while also reinforcing these qualities in other staff and kids

Shift Leader/Manager

Taco Bell
08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Supporting General Manager by running effective shifts.
  • Helped provide and conducted training for new hires.
  • Solving customer complaints and meeting customer needs.
  • Providing feedback to Team Members in a positive manner.
  • Communicating with customers and team members.
  • Following cash, security, inventory, and labor policies and procedures.
  • Sorted financial paperwork needed throughout the day.
  • Enforced proper safety and sanitation regulations throughout the store.
  • Addressed schedule deficiencies and contacted unscheduled employees to fill shifts for unexpected absences.
  • Helped cover shifts for other Shift Lead Managers.

Sales Advisor

Best Buy
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Customer service representative
  • Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently while maintaining appropriate cash handling procedures at all times
  • Providing assistance and insight to customers when while they shop
  • Meeting sales quotas
  • Maintaining up to date knowledge products and technology in the store

Education

Bachelor's degree - Liberal studies

San Jose State University
09.2025

College Degree - Elementary Teacher Education

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
08.2024

Skills

  • Childcare (4 years)
  • Tutoring (4 years)
  • Food service management (4 years)
  • Working with families (4 years)
  • Computer literacy (2 years)
  • Management (4 years)
  • Customer service (4 years)
  • C/C
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Classroom organization
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Languages

English - Fluent
Spanish - Expert

Timeline

After School Instructor

EDMO
10.2023 - Current

Sales Advisor

Best Buy
05.2023 - 11.2023

Shift Leader/Manager

Taco Bell
08.2020 - 06.2024

College Degree - Elementary Teacher Education

Hartnell College

Bachelor's degree - Liberal studies

San Jose State University

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