Madalyn Vadala
North Attleboro
Summary
I have extensive experience working with children, including those with special needs, and I bring creativity and compassion to every interaction. Having been on an IEP myself, I deeply understand the challenges some students face, and I strive to support them and their teachers with empathy and patience. My background managing restaurants and working with horses has strengthened my ability to think quickly, stay calm in a crisis, and adapt to changing situations. I love working with kids, and I am passionate about contributing to the community in my hometown of North Attleboro as a dedicated teacher's aide.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barn Manager
Horseshoe Equestrian Center
Attleboro
04.2018 - Current
- Supervised daily care and feeding of horses at the equestrian center.
- Coordinated maintenance of barn facilities and equipment for safety.
- Enhanced communication between trainers, staff, and horse owners.
- Supervised feeding schedules according to individual requirements of each horse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses such as colic or injury.
- Maintained tidy barn by sweeping, cleaning and organizing feed and materials.
- Cared for horses by blanketing, cleaning stalls, feeding and watering.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on tack, fences, gates and other equipment used in the barn.
Private Nanny
Jenna Buker
North Attleboro
01.2011 - 06.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to the child's dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisted with homework and educational projects to enhance academic skills and understanding.
- Implemented age-appropriate recreational activities to encourage physical activity and social interaction.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment through regular housekeeping and safety checks.
- Communicated effectively with parents about the child's progress, behavior, and well-being.
- Managed transportation for the child to various appointments, playdates, and extracurricular activities.
- I developed a strong relationship with this child and continue to foster trust, respect, and emotional support.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, the town pool, the zoo or educational trips.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in the child's lives during parental absences.
General Manager
Quiznos Subs
North Attleboro
04.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
- Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Assisted with kitchen preparation during peak times as needed.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
- Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
Swing Manager
McDonald’s
North Attleboro
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new team members on food preparation and customer service protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving complaints swiftly.
- Implemented quality control measures during food production and service processes.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy and security in transactions.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for customers' needs.
- Monitored cash registers throughout shifts; reconciled tills at end of each shift according to company policy.
- Managed and trained a team of 15+ employees in daily operations and customer service.
- Inspected all areas of the store regularly to ensure they were clean and properly stocked.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Attleboro High School
North Attleboro, MA06-2008
Skills
- Facility maintenance
- Activity planning
- Crisis management
- Art therapy techniques
- Meal preparation
- Sensory integration techniques
- Occupational therapy support
- Social skills development
- Relationship building
- Child supervision
- Behavior management
- Educational support
- Effective communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Calm and patient demeanor
Affiliations
- I am an artist. I like to paint, draw and be creative.
- I play piano and guitar
- I spend most of my free time outside, in nature and with animals
- I love to ride horses
Accomplishments
- I've done graphic design for small businesses
- I made the honor roll every quarter when I was in middle school and sometimes high honors.
- I was nominated for the Boston Scholastic Art Award many times
- I've painted murals for friends family and small businesses (including one at the high school)
Certification
- I completed my ServSafe certification in 2010
Volunteer Work
- I volunteered at the Early Learning Center for two Summers when I was a teenager
- I helped teach differently abled children to play basketball at Bishop Feehan when I was 15
- I spent a lot of time at the Evergreen Center in Milford, a private, non-profit residential school where my friend's mother worked so I was exposed to differently abled people from a young age.
Experience with Children
- My step brother has Autism. He is nonverbal. From a young age, I helped get him off the school bus everyday, helped him with his homework, helped get him ready for bed and spent a lot of time with him. To this day, I am one of the only people that can safely and effectively calm him down when he is overwhelmed and having trouble regulating.
- I have a younger brother and two stepbrothers who I helped care for from a very young age.
- I started babysitting at the age of 13, sometimes up to five kids at a time.
- I've always been able to connect to people with Autism, learning and developmental disorders. Especially Sensory Processing Disorders.
- I struggled when I was in school and I had amazing teachers like Barbara Cerwonka who gave me the tools to learn and succeed in my education.
- I helped my best friend, Jenna Buker, raise her daughter who is now 16.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barn Manager
Horseshoe Equestrian Center
04.2018 - Current
General Manager
Quiznos Subs
04.2011 - 02.2013
Private Nanny
Jenna Buker
01.2011 - 06.2019
Swing Manager
McDonald’s
02.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
North Attleboro High School
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