Arlene Botello
Early Childhood Education
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic and multilingual professional with a proven track record in early childhood education at FAMILY STAR MONTESSORI and legal administrative support at Barringer Law Firm. Expert in Montessori Methodology and adept at legal compliance, I excel in creating nurturing environments and streamlining operations. Recognized for exceptional organization skills and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure, I consistently enhance client and student satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
FAMILY STAR MONTESSORI
Denver, CO
06.2020 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child''s progress.
- Contributed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where diverse backgrounds were celebrated through cultural exploration activities designed for infants.
- Improved communication skills among infants by incorporating sign language into daily routines.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
Janitor
Master Klean Janitorial
Denver, CO
09.2012 - Current
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Law Firm Assistant Receptionist
Barringer Law Firm
Aurora, CO
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed attorney calendars, ensuring timely attendance at meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information on case status.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, attentiveness, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Assisted paralegals with document production tasks such as copying forms or scanning files into electronic format.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with team members on various administrative tasks and projects.
- Improved accuracy of client information by maintaining up-to-date records in the firm''s database system.
- Successfully juggled competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately within the required timeframe.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for attorneys, resulting in improved time management and increased productivity.
- Handled client inquiries in a professional and timely manner, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction and trust in the firm.
- Demonstrated professionalism in handling confidential information, ensuring privacy for clients and the firm.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional front desk services and maintaining a professional atmosphere in the reception area.
- Expedited billing processes for legal services rendered, leading to timely payments from clients and improved cash flow management.
- Worked with litigation management software systems.
- Assisted new employees with orientation process increasing their familiarity with policies procedures office systems.
- Coordinated meeting arrangements for attorneys and clients, including room bookings, catering services, and audiovisual equipment setup when necessary.
- Assisted with drafting legal correspondence, contributing to timely communication between attorneys and clients.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Montessori Academy of Colorado
Denver, CO
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Teacher's Assistant
ARVADA EARLY CARE
Arvada, CO
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Restaurant Manager
Real De Minas Mexican Restaurant
Aurora, CO
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Education
Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Denver
Denver, COEarly Childhood Education Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO2024
Diploma -
Emily Griffith High School
Denver, CO06.2014
Skills
Multilingual in Language and Language
Energetic caregiver
CDA License
Adept at working with special needs children
Loves children
Friendly and likeable
Montessori Methodology
Efficient under pressure
Head Start standards
Money handling abilities
Account management
Legal compliance
Document filing
Verbal and written communication
Transcription and dictation
Multi-line Telephone Systems
Scheduling
Bookkeeping
Travel planning
Customer/Client relations
Correspondence distribution
Documentation and reporting
Organization skills
Telephone skills
Mail handling
Customer and client relations
Database administration
Languages
Spanish & English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Law Firm Assistant Receptionist
Barringer Law Firm
09.2021 - 02.2022
Lead Infant Teacher
FAMILY STAR MONTESSORI
06.2020 - Current
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Montessori Academy of Colorado
06.2018 - 08.2020
Teacher's Assistant
ARVADA EARLY CARE
05.2018 - 08.2019
Restaurant Manager
Real De Minas Mexican Restaurant
10.2012 - 06.2018
Janitor
Master Klean Janitorial
09.2012 - Current
Paralegal - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Denver
Early Childhood Education Of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Denver
Diploma -
Emily Griffith High School