Valentina Pasquariello
Cranston
Summary
Motivated junior psychology major with strong experience in customer service, childcare, and team-based environments. Skilled in applying psychological principles to support child development, communication, and positive behavior, while also delivering attentive, high-quality customer care. Known for strong organization, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to fast-paced settings. Passionate about creating supportive, welcoming environments where children, families, and customers feel valued and understood. Seeking a part-time opportunity to continue developing professional skills while making a meaningful impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
The Paper Store
Cranston
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with their purchases and transactions. Operated cash register, handled card and cash payments, as well as returns. Restocked merchandise. Maintained a clean and organized workplace. Assisted with sales and promotions. Helped resolve customer concerns to ensure a positive shopping experience.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
Cranston
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided great customer service by explaining product features, increasing sales, building loyalty, and giving fashion tips. Used product knowledge to help customers find what they need. Performed daily tasks, including closing the store and opening it.
- Demonstrated positivity and professionalism, worked well with the team, and showed respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT INTERN
Western Hills Middle School
Cranston
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist with lesson planning, materials prep.
- Assist students with questions and concerns they may have.
- Assist teacher with common tasks around the classroom (correcting papers, organizing worksheets)
Hostess
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grill
Cranston
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted and welcomed guest into the restaurants
- Handled in-person guest inquiries, customer service requests, and reservations.
- Took guests to their designated table while following an organized rotation of the sections.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT INTERN
CCAP Child Development Center
Cranston
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Partnered with a teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island, RI05-2027
High School -
Cranston High School West
Cranston, RI05-2023
Skills
- Organizational
- Planning and coordination
- Leadership skills
- Child care
- Time management
- Early childhood education
- Detail-oriented
- Digital media
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technology proficient
- Problem resolution
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Timeline
Sales Associate
The Paper Store
07.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
07.2023 - 01.2024
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT INTERN
Western Hills Middle School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Hostess
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grill
04.2022 - 08.2022
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT INTERN
CCAP Child Development Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
High School -
Cranston High School West