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Work History
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Menoka Bose

Montessori & Childcare Teacher
Woodbridge,Virginia

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Group/Zone Leader

AlphaBEST Education Inc.
Woodbridge, VA
11.2019 - Current
  • Cared for children ages 5 to 10 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.

Toddler Teacher

Wonderful Virginia Academy
Woodbridge, VA
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 15 months to 2 years old.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

Deli Clerk

Safeway
Woodbridge, Virginia
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Handled equipments such as meat/cheese slicers.
  • Endorsed products by making recommendations and promoting specials, increasing daily sales by 10%

Cashier

2nd Avenue Thrift Store
Woodbridge, Virginia
12.2016 - 03.2018
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Managed great volume of customers during their sale events and at customer service counter.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes

Education

Certificate/Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
11.2000 - 05.2001

Diploma - Montessori Teacher Education

Indian Montessori Center
Kolkata,India
07.1994 - 07.1995

Bachelors of Arts -

Kamala Nehru College
New Delhi,India
08.1990 - 06.1993

Skills

Organization and Time Management

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Additional Information

I worked with children forseveral years in various School settings in India.(1993-2000)

I was a volunteer at my Children's Elementary and Middle Schools as a Classroom helper,during field trips and the Middle School Library.

Certification

CPR/FIRST AID

Timeline

Group/Zone Leader

AlphaBEST Education Inc.
11.2019 - Current

Toddler Teacher

Wonderful Virginia Academy
12.2018 - 07.2019

Deli Clerk

Safeway
05.2018 - 12.2018

Cashier

2nd Avenue Thrift Store
12.2016 - 03.2018

Certificate/Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Durham Technical Community College
11.2000 - 05.2001

Diploma - Montessori Teacher Education

Indian Montessori Center
07.1994 - 07.1995

Bachelors of Arts -

Kamala Nehru College
08.1990 - 06.1993
Menoka BoseMontessori & Childcare Teacher