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Merlyn Rodriguez

Del Valle,TX

Summary

Adept at fostering nurturing environments and enhancing learning, I excelled in roles at Ana Zelaya and AISD, showcasing strong customer service and cooking skills. My background includes creating safe, engaging settings for children and maintaining high cleanliness standards, achieving consistent quality in fast-paced settings. My approach blends effective communication with meticulous attention to detail, driving positive outcomes and professional growth.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Ana Zelaya
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Private Nanny

Dania Juarez
08.2022 - Current
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
  • Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
  • Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

Private Nanny

Belkys Rodriguez
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.

Custodian

AISD
01.2006 - 12.2016
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
  • Ensured a healthy learning environment with thorough daily cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, and common areas.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness in outdoor spaces through regular trash removal, sweeping, and landscaping duties.

Assembly Line Worker

Chatleff
03.2003 - 12.2005
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.

Education

GED - High School

Belmont High School
Los Angeles, CA
01.1980

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Private Nanny

Dania Juarez
08.2022 - Current

Private Nanny

Belkys Rodriguez
07.2022 - Current

Custodian

AISD
01.2006 - 12.2016

Assembly Line Worker

Chatleff
03.2003 - 12.2005

Cook

Ana Zelaya

GED - High School

Belmont High School
Merlyn Rodriguez