Alejandra Garcia
Child Care Industry
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept in staff management and problem-solving, significantly improved operational efficiency and student engagement. Organizational skills and team leadership to mentor educators and enhance academic programs. Demonstrates a keen attention to detail and a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Professional with background in leadership and operational excellence, ready to drive strategic initiatives and streamline processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to evolving demands. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Kid City USA
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Increased operational efficiency, reviewing and optimizing departmental workflows.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
Lead Teacher
Kid City USA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine educational strategies and share best practices.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address specific student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
Pre-K Teacher
Discovery Gardens Childcare
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Lead Teacher
Kids First
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Private Nanny
Moon Lee
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about their child's progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Child Care Attendant
West Valley YMCA
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Supervised children while parents utilized fitness center facilities.
- Created and facilitated engaging activities based on children's ages.
- Assisted children with their homework.
- Actively supervised outdoor playtime while promoting physical activity through games like tag or soccer that engage large motor skills development.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration for children of all ages.
- Encouraged creativity in children through various arts and crafts projects that allowed them to express themselves while developing fine motor skills.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Private Nanny
Margot Hummel
03.2006 - 06.2017
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Assisted with homework and school projects.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Staff management and development
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Training and development
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Time management
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Nevada Registry Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Director
Kid City USA
05.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher
Kid City USA
10.2022 - 04.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Discovery Gardens Childcare
11.2021 - 10.2022
Lead Teacher
Kids First
03.2021 - 09.2021
Private Nanny
Moon Lee
09.2019 - 01.2020
Child Care Attendant
West Valley YMCA
07.2016 - 08.2017
Private Nanny
Margot Hummel
03.2006 - 06.2017
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Nevada Registry Certificate
No Degree - General Studies
Los Angeles Valley College
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