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Education
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Sophia Meltser

East Amherst

Summary

Experienced childcare professional prepared for role. Proven ability to create nurturing and safe environment, fostering children's development through structured activities and creative play. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and skilled in communication, patience, and conflict resolution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Worker

Jewish Community Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
  • Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.

Front Desk Pool Worker

Jewish Community Center
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Greeted guests
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Helped managed guest issues and complaints.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.

Cashier

Kid To Kid
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Cashed items out
  • Organized clothing on the racks
  • Put inventory away
  • Put backstock away
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Education

Bachelors in Arts - Integrated Marketing and Communications, Psychology

Duquesne University, McAnulty College And Graduate School of Liberal Arts
06.2025

High School Diploma -

Williamsville East Highschool
Williamsville, NY
06.2021

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Patience and empathy

Affiliations

  • Zeta Tau Alpha, member, 2022-present
  • Duquesne University Sorority
  • I oversee pairing new PNMS based on hometowns and similar interests
  • I was house manager for my sorority in 2023

Timeline

Daycare Worker

Jewish Community Center
01.2023 - Current

Front Desk Pool Worker

Jewish Community Center
01.2022 - 08.2023

Cashier

Kid To Kid
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelors in Arts - Integrated Marketing and Communications, Psychology

Duquesne University, McAnulty College And Graduate School of Liberal Arts

High School Diploma -

Williamsville East Highschool
Sophia Meltser