Marianna Martinez-Gonzalez
Asheville
Summary
Compassionate and Bilingual Teacher’s Assistant at Verner Center for Early Learning with a strong passion for early childhood education and student development. Skilled in classroom support, managing resources, and fostering a safe, engaging, and team-oriented learning environment. Adept at multitasking in high-pressure settings, communicating effectively with children and families, and supporting both educational and administrative needs. Known for a warm, enthusiastic personality and a hands-on, creative teaching style that nurtures curiosity and growth in young learners. Committed to building inclusive and welcoming environments for all students and visitors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
Verner Center for Early Learning
01.2025 - Current
- Partnered with the teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Multitasking and having the ability to work in stressful situations.
- Helping children with their needs and development.
- Acquire skills that enhance classroom management.
- Being flexible when working as a team.
Volunteer
St. Eugene Parish
08.2021 - Current
- I teach Sunday school classes to impart values of faith, from PRE-K- Kindergarten and Middle School to High School
- I help in a youth group for high school.
- In the summer of 2025, I helped with a camp organized by Life Teen in Georgia.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Attended meetings with my CORE team.
Cook
Zaxby’s
10.2020 - 08.2025
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Nursing Home Volunteer
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Supported the patient with different activities or crafts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buncombe County Early College
Asheville, NCCurrently Enrolled - Education
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NCSkills
- Classroom support
- Student safety
- Classroom supply management
- Early childhood education
- Team leadership and supervision
- Kitchen sanitation
- Safe food handling
- Performance evaluation
- Attention to detail
- Teaching
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Bilingual
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
Verner Center for Early Learning
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
St. Eugene Parish
08.2021 - Current
Cook
Zaxby’s
10.2020 - 08.2025
Nursing Home Volunteer
Basilica of Saint Lawrence
10.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Buncombe County Early College
Currently Enrolled - Education
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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