Rachelle Scarcello
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dedicated and personable professional with extensive experience in childcare, leadership, and women’s retail. Skilled in building strong relationships, providing exceptional customer service, supporting children’s learning and development, and creating positive environments. Organized, dependable, and adaptable with strong communication and teamwork skills. Brings a caring, energetic approach along with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively with children, families, customers, and team members.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Research And Design
Orchard Park, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Provided personalized customer service and assisted customers with selecting clothing, accessories, and outfits based on their individual style and needs.
- Developed strong customer relationships, driving repeat business through friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Merchandised clothing and accessories by creating attractive displays and coordinating outfits to enhance customer engagement.
- Operated the cash register and processed purchases, returns, and exchanges accurately.
- Stayed knowledgeable about current merchandise, promotions, sizing, and fashion trends.
- Assisted with inventory and maintained organized stockroom areas.
- Contributed to sales goals by engaging customers and suggesting additional items, effectively promoting store merchandise.
- Worked as part of a team to ensure a positive shopping experience and smooth daily store operations.
Director
The learning lounge
Hamburg, NY
09.2000 - 08.2021
- Directed daily childcare center operations, maintaining a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for children.
- Supervised and supported teachers through guidance, classroom assistance, lesson planning, and effective classroom management.
- Collaborated with teachers and children to support learning, developmental needs, creativity, and social growth.
- Managed classroom assignments, enrollment, records, and other administrative responsibilities.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and childcare regulations while fostering strong relationships with families.
- During COVID-19, adapted learning activities and provided hands-on support to teachers and children to meet evolving classroom needs.
Lead Teacher
Edukids Early Childhood Learning Centers
Orchard Park, NY
09.2006 - 05.2019
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate educational activities that supported children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Created a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children could learn and develop.
- Developed daily lesson plans, activities, crafts, games, and learning experiences.
- Managed classroom routines, schedules, transitions, and behavior using positive guidance techniques.
- Supervised and cared for children while maintaining a safe and structured classroom.
- Observed and documented children’s progress and communicated developmental milestones and concerns with parents and caregivers.
- Built positive relationships with children and families through consistent communication and individualized attention.
- Assisted children with social skills, problem-solving, communication, independence, and age-appropriate learning.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers and staff to provide quality care and education.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness, organization, and health and safety standards.
- Assisted with staff coverage, classroom needs, and daily center operations as needed.
- Maintained accurate classroom records, attendance, and required documentation.
Education
Orchard Park
Orchard Park, NYSkills
Compassionate professional with a background in childcare, leadership, and women’s retail Builds strong relationships and delivers exceptional care With a history of fostering children's development in positive environments Organized and adaptable, effectively manages multiple responsibilities and collaborates with children, families, customers, and team members
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Research And Design
09.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Edukids Early Childhood Learning Centers
09.2006 - 05.2019
Director
The learning lounge
09.2000 - 08.2021
Orchard Park