Melany Martinez
Pacoima
Summary
Dynamic and reliable educator with experience at Kids First Learning Center, excelling in parent-teacher communication and classroom management. Proven ability to engage students through hands-on learning, while leveraging technology to enhance educational outcomes. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the school community. Detail-oriented with extensive experience in educational strategies, curriculum development, and student assessment. Skilled in fostering engaging and intellectually stimulating classroom environment. Expertise in adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs and enhance student performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Kids First Learning Center
Pacoima
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress in the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Explored new topics through hands-on learning experiences.
- Utilized technology in the classroom to support learning objectives.
- Created lesson plans that were engaging and appropriate for various grade levels.
Crew Member
Chipotle
San Fernando
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Uphold high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into store computer system.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Northridge
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Mission College
CAHigh School Diploma -
Arleta High School
CASkills
- Inventory Counts
- Taking Orders
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Store Opening and Closing
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Cash Handling
- Stocking and Receiving
- POS System Operation
- Relationship Selling
- Cash Register Operation
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Sales Development
- Reliable and Punctual
- Cleaning procedures
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Oral communication
- Classroom management
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Kids First Learning Center
06.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Chipotle
03.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
10.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Mission College
High School Diploma -
Arleta High School