Melanie Touchard

Experience

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  Essex Youth Theater Inc

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2021

  Youth Program Aide

  Worked with children from ages 4-12 in afterschool and summer programs to design, practice, and perform over 30 musicals throughout my time there. The experience taught me how to manage and appreciate the various personalities of children.

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  Seton Hall University

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Conducted research data through a self-report measure with over 75 participants.• Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.• Acquired two Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certificates: Responsible Conduct of Research and Social Behavioral Research Promotion by way of work as Resident Assistant, led staff of 19 resident assistants by conducing weekly meetings, scheduling, and overseeing progress towards goals. • Provided instruction and exam preparation to over 200 students concerning a variety of data analysis topics related to probability and research statistics.• Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.• Certificated College Reading and Learning Association Tutor • Fostered the development of relationships among 750 first-year undergraduate students by creating programs and providing crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.• Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order, and positive relationships. • Reinforced student's skills and materials through daily and weekly check-ins, informal assessments, and observations.• Maintained diligent records, processed grading, and attendance for 140 students.

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Head Resident Assistant

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Statistics Tutor

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2022 - May 2022
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  Faubourg

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Hostess

  • Maintained highly efficient dining room to serve over 500 daily guests.• Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.• Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.

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  Good Grief, Inc.

  Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Education and Program Intern

  • Provided unlimited and free support to 250 grieving families through peer support, programs, education, and advocacy.• Encouraged participants to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.