Ariana Castaneda
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Services Manager - SPED and S.S.
Da Vinci Design High School
El Segundo, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all administrative tasks were completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Supervised a team of administrative support staff; provided ongoing feedback on job performance.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Developed systems for tracking projects from start to finish; monitored progress against timelines.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Assisted with tier 1 behavioral concerns.
- Coordinated all IEP meetings for resource teachers.
- Scheduling of support staff.
- Data analysis of student discipline.
- Pitched in to help with office tasks during busy periods and staff absences.
- Assisted in the organization of student events (spirit weeks, fundraising, etc.)
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
Child Care Provider
Self-employeed
Hawthorne, CA
06.2015 - Current
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Academic Coach - Clerical
Da Vinci Design High School
Hawthorne, CA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Identified behavioral and academic issues in students and made references to appropriate services and resources.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Led day-to-day front office needs including but not limited to, signing students in and out of school, parent outreach and additional administrative tasks.
- Assists with parent/teacher/student needs and outreach and engagement events; responsibilities include managing wide variety of questions regarding school schedules, events, procedures, and practices.
- Supports Office Manager, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Administrative Services with day-to-day operations; including but not limited running reports, printing report cards and certificates.
- Creating flyers and invitations for student and parent events.
Academic Coach
Da Vinci Design High School
Hawthorne, CA
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisting college counselors with coordinating field trips, school events, and outreach programs.
- Planning college-readiness events, inviting college representatives, organizations, and college-prep programs to campus.
- Creating all sign up links and managing parent-counselor conference appointments, and e-mailing conference time reminders.
- Updating the school blog with upcoming events and scholarships as well as other announcements for parents and students.
- Communicated student progress of online courses to counselors and teachers through online reports and direct conversations.
- Met with and assisted small group of students who needed extra academic support.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Stephen Klebe DDS
Hawthorne, CA
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
- Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
- Handled correspondence, managed files and performed other clerical duties for office staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CASome College (No Degree) -
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Problem Identification
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Adaptable
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Google Applications
- Enthusiastic and Dependable
- Multitasking and organization
- Documentation and reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Administrative Services Manager - SPED and S.S.
Da Vinci Design High School
09.2023 - Current
Academic Coach - Clerical
Da Vinci Design High School
09.2022 - 09.2023
Academic Coach
Da Vinci Design High School
12.2018 - 08.2022
Child Care Provider
Self-employeed
06.2015 - Current
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Stephen Klebe DDS
06.2013 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
California State University - Fullerton
Some College (No Degree) -
El Camino College
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