MELANIE TAYLOR

melanie.taylor58@yahoo.com
SKILLS
Excellent organizational skills and punctuality
Works well as a team member
Strong work ethic and determination to
Extensive volunteer experiences
accomplish goals
Driven, dependable, friendly
WORK HISTORY
August 2015-Present Writing and Grammar Tutor Claude J. Clark Learning Center, SUNY Plattsburgh
Tutor students of all majors in writing and grammar, helping them critique their own work,
understand mistakes they have during the drafting process
Offer critical yet friendly feedback.
Teach writing tactics to help in later assignments.
Act as a sounding board for tutees to bounce ideas off of
Establish sustained report with peers by providing encouragement, and talking about their classes and
student life.
June 2015-August 2015 Hostess The Cheesecake Factory of Albany 15hrs/Week
Created a friendly, welcoming, and helpful first impression to guests arriving at the restaurant
Selected tables that suited guests the best and willingly shifted guests to different tables to most
accommodate their wants and needs.
Answered phones punctually, taking down reservation requests and energetically accommodating the
needs of any who called the establishment.
Maintained the image of the restaurant by cleaning windows, attending to the bathrooms frequently
and collecting menus from server stations.
Served as the main communicating force between all positions within the restaurant, acting as a gobetween with bakery workers, bussers, servers, cooks, and managers.
March 2011 - June 2013 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard BH-BL High School Community Swim Program5 hrs/Week
encouraged, inspired, and transferred my knowledge of swimming strokes and skills to children ages
three to seven
acted as an approachable and dependable instructor who supervised the safety of my designated level
group or class of students
ensured the safety of swimmers by vigilantly surveying the pool area and assisting those in need
June 2014-August 2014 Childcare Ruscitto Family 27 hrs/Week
August 2015-Present Childcare Devine Family
EDUCATION
BH-BL High School 88 Lakehill Rd, Burnt Hills, NY Graduated June 2013
SUNY Plattsburgh Junior, English Adolescent Education BA/MST program Class of 2017
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Apr 12, 2012 - May 12, 2012
Total Hours: 10
Peer Educator, BH-BL High School "Say No to Drugs" group
Grade 11
March 2009 Present
3 Hrs/Week
Cashier/Food Server/Gardener, HVMROC Orthodox Church, Colonie, NY
EXTRACURRICULARS
Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track Aug 2008 Present
Grades 7-12, collegiate 15 Hrs/Week