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Araceli Garcia Laurel

Araceli Garcia Laurel

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in training, education, and youth care services. Passionate about fostering a positive learning environment, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to delivering quality service in dynamic and innovative settings.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainer

Southwest Key Programs-Casa Las Palmas
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by advocating for professional development opportunities.

Teacher's Assistant

Southwest Key Programs
03.2016 - 10.2023
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.

· Substitute teachers as needed.

· Student Council Mentor

Volunteer

Apostolic Assembly of the Faith
06.1993 - 12.2018
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

· Ladies’ coordinator

· Home visits to encourage families when in moments of adversity.

· Prepare/ organize decorations for special events.

· Create programs for special events.

· Create Lesson plans to study on Sunday school for children (5yrs. To 9 yrs.), juniors (10 yrs. To 14 yrs.), and youth (15 yrs. And up).

· ESL Classes for stay-at-home ladies (Basic vocabulary)

· Communicate with members to ensure satisfaction.

· General Secretary and Church Treasurer

  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Pedagogy

Kuepa University
07.2025

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration (Management)

EDP University

Certification - Para-Pro Assessment

Mesa Public Schools
Mesa, AZ
01.2016

High School Diploma -

Coolidge High School
Coolidge, AZ
01.1995

Diploma - Secretarial Practices

Technical Secondary School
01.1992

Skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Strong customer service skills
  • High stress tolerance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong rapport with minors
  • Effective teaching skills
  • Public speaking skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint
  • Ability to complete tasks independently
  • Ability to complete tasks collaboratively
  • New hire training
  • Planning and coordination
  • Creative problem solving
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Course planning
  • Training needs analysis
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Lesson planning

Certification

  • Subject Matter Expert Standard Teaching (6-12), Arizona Department of Education
  • Standard Adult Education Certification, Arizona Department of Education
  • Substitute Teaching Certification (PreK-12), Arizona Department of Education
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, American Red Cross / Boston Health Systems, LLC
  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Health

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Trainer

Southwest Key Programs-Casa Las Palmas
05.2024 - 03.2025

Teacher's Assistant

Southwest Key Programs
03.2016 - 10.2023

Volunteer

Apostolic Assembly of the Faith
06.1993 - 12.2018

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration (Management)

EDP University

Certification - Para-Pro Assessment

Mesa Public Schools

High School Diploma -

Coolidge High School

Diploma - Secretarial Practices

Technical Secondary School
  • Subject Matter Expert Standard Teaching (6-12), Arizona Department of Education
  • Standard Adult Education Certification, Arizona Department of Education
  • Substitute Teaching Certification (PreK-12), Arizona Department of Education
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, American Red Cross / Boston Health Systems, LLC
  • Mental Health First Aid Instructor, National Council for Mental Health

Bachelor's Degree - Pedagogy

Kuepa University
Araceli Garcia Laurel