Melissa Melendez
Alexandria
Summary
Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Field Placement Student
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Helped struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Babysitter
Home Babysitting
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and supporting family with additional chores.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children's concerns and responding empathetically.
Restaurant Hostess
Mama's Kitchen
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Delivered pick-up and DoorDash orders to guests.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining a calm manner.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Food running, took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Northern Virginia Community College
VAHigh School Diploma -
West Potomac High School
Alexandria, VA06.2023
Skills
- Child Development Understanding
- Greeting guests
- Mobile Order Management
- Table preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Strong multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Placement Student
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2023 - 10.2023
Babysitter
Home Babysitting
06.2022 - 05.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Mama's Kitchen
06.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Education
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
West Potomac High School
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