Paige McCraven
Newbury,MA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
Beverly, MA
03.2025 - Current
- Co-lead a class of 9 children in academic, social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional and social development.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assessed individual student progress and tailored educational strategies accordingly.
Hostess/Server
The Port Tavern
Newburyport, MA
04.2024 - Current
- Greet customers and estimate wait times to communicate to them
- Answer customer questions regarding the restaurant and menu as well as engage in conversation
- Handle money and gather appropriate materials for takeout orders
- Bring out food and drinks to tables
- Clear tables and sanitize
Talent Acquisition Specialist/Human Resources Intern
Werfen
Bedford, MA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Searched for and reached out to potential candidates for open positions as well as discuss their strengths, previous experience, and career goals
- Worked with hiring managers to help shape and understand necessary qualities for candidates
- Created and edited job descriptions
- Screened and reviewed resumes and applications to determine if potential candidates would be a good fit for different roles
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Peabody, MA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers at large clothing store for women, men, and children
- Engaged customers in discussion to help individualize their shopping experience
- Trained new hires in selling techniques, company policies, and customer service
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories, proper care, locating items, and checking store system for merchandise at other sites
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal as well as processing purchases and payments
Customer Service/Food Preparation
Bob Lobster
Newbury, MA
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers and elaborated on product offerings at popular seafood restaurant and fish market
- Took customer orders and processed payments as well as delivered food to customer tables
- Operated fish market by discussing customers requests and preparing items
- Deep cleaned restaurant and restocked items
Education
B.S. - Psychology
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY05-2023
Psychology
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia
Copenhagen, Denmark05-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Berwick Academy
South Berwick, ME06-2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Psychology Research Methods, including data collection and analysis
- Active listening
- Writing and editing
- Global Studies
- Confidentiality
- Communication
- Empathy
Other Relevant Experience
- Advocates Program - St. Lawrence University
- Trained Advocates Hotline
- Trained hotline responder regarding sexual assault and domestic violence at St. Lawrence University
- Acted as a resource and provided emotional support for callers
- Directed callers towards additional recourses, such as licensed counselors and police officials, for further assistance
- Trained and well-versed in state and federal Title IX laws
- Chi Omega Sorority - St. Lawrence University
- Sisterhood Director
- Planned and organized social events for sorority members
- Uphold the national Chi Omega values through the planned events such as friendship, integrity, campus involvement, and personal development
- Collaborated with other members of the sorority for certain events such as the Mental Wellness Chair
- Debriefed all members of upcoming events and discussions of previous events during chapter meetings
- The Hill News
- Copy Editor
- Read various articles written for the school newspaper
- Edited articles for grammar, punctuation, and quality of writing
- Approved articles on readiness for print
Timeline
Associate Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
03.2025 - Current
Hostess/Server
The Port Tavern
04.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist/Human Resources Intern
Werfen
06.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
Forever 21
05.2021 - 01.2022
Customer Service/Food Preparation
Bob Lobster
05.2016 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Berwick Academy
B.S. - Psychology
St. Lawrence University
Psychology
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia