Melanie Yi
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Responsible, team-oriented, and motivated individual ready to help others. Organized and eager to apply time management, and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Kinder Kastle Child Care Learning Center
South River, NJ
04.2021 - Current
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches
Student Life and Leadership Coordinator
Federal Work Study
West Windsor, NJ
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned and organized events in campus activities
- Created marketing strategies for on campus advertising
- Organized office logistics
- Coordinated communication between Student Life and Leadership and students
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
North Brunswick, NJ
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutgers School of Health Professions
Piscataway, NJ01.2025
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick Township High School
North Brunswick, NJ06.2020
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Safety awareness
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Fluent in Spanish
Level II Fieldwork
Rutgers Day School 10/15/24- Current
- Implemented individualized and group interventions based on IEP's and evaluations for pediatrics ages 5 to 17 dealing with mental health needs including autism, ADHD, ODD, depression and anxiety under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Parker at Somerset 8/12/24-10/4/24
- Implemented interventions to treat older adult patients ages 65 to 95 with various conditions including CVA, hip replacements, knee arthroscopy, cognitive delays, generalized weakness, and fall risks at a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Certification
- [NJDOE Seal of Biliteracy, 2020] Recipient
- Matter of Balance Training- 2/13/24
- Virtual Dementia Tour- 4/4/24
- CarFit Technician- 4/7/24
- BLS provider- 4/26/24
Resource Guides and Projects
- Amputation
Covering topics on introduction, how to prevent it, overview of body parts that can be amputated, devices that can help in daily activities, and additional resources
- Mental Health and Wellness
Resources for individuals diagnosed with OCD and their family/caregivers to provide support and additional information to promote healthy living lifestyle
- Tourette's Syndrome
Survival manual for parents, caregivers,and their children's ages 5 to 10 focusing on a variety of topics including the impact of disability, assistive devices, community resources and activities to improve deficits and quality of life
Timeline
Student Life and Leadership Coordinator
Federal Work Study
09.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher Assistant
Kinder Kastle Child Care Learning Center
04.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
04.2019 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutgers School of Health Professions
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick Township High School
- [NJDOE Seal of Biliteracy, 2020] Recipient
- Matter of Balance Training- 2/13/24
- Virtual Dementia Tour- 4/4/24
- CarFit Technician- 4/7/24
- BLS provider- 4/26/24
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