Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Andrea Garcia

Hanover Park,IL

Summary

Orderly and committed administrative assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Kensington School
Wheaton, IL
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans that fostered cognitive and social development.
  • Cultivated a positive learning environment through effective classroom management strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Collaborated with parents to address children's developmental needs, ensuring consistent communication regarding progress and behavior.
  • Maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment for all students.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education and classroom dynamics.
  • Help guide children in developing social skills, self-esteem, and positive relationships with peers and adults.
  • Ensuring compliance with DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) standards.

Teacher's Assistant

The Crayon Prix
West Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Write daily reports in the app and record attendance.
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
  • Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Administrative Assistant

Kanaflexcorp
Vernon Hills, IL
03.2012 - 06.2023
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education

Child Development Associate - Preschool Education

Pennsylvania State University
PA Online
07-2023

Cosmetology -

Empire Beauty School
Arlington Heights, IL
04-2007

High School Diploma -

Palatine Highschool
Palatine, IL
06-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Marketing

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Time management
  • Customer Service
  • Self-starter
  • Clerical support
  • Task prioritization

Certification

  • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Kensington School
07.2023 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

The Crayon Prix
06.2021 - 07.2023

Administrative Assistant

Kanaflexcorp
03.2012 - 06.2023

Child Development Associate - Preschool Education

Pennsylvania State University

Cosmetology -

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Palatine Highschool

Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Marketing

William Rainey Harper College

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