Carolina Gomez
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual professional with a track record of fostering positive outcomes in educational and financial settings. At Hauppauge Pines Elementary, excelled in modifying curriculum and managing classroom behaviors, blending hard skills in bookkeeping and accounting with soft skills in negotiation and collaboration. Proven ability to exceed expectations in diverse roles, enhancing client and student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Special Education Aide
Hauppauge Pines Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor that minimized distractions from the educational process.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Real Estate Agent
Icon Century 21
06.2012 - Current
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Tax and Finance
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Supported budget management, monitored expenditures against budget allocations.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Antonio Nariño University
Armenia, Colombia12-2005
Associate of Arts -
Queens College
Flushing, NY01-2020
Skills
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Decision making
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Office Management
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Negotiation
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- Payroll
- Customer Service
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Timeline
Bilingual Special Education Aide
Hauppauge Pines Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Icon Century 21
06.2012 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Tax and Finance
01.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Antonio Nariño University
Associate of Arts -
Queens College
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