Christina Vargas
Greene,NY
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing child development at Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care, leveraging skills in behavior management and lesson planning. Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe environment, achieving significant improvements in student engagement. Excelled in parent-teacher communication, showcasing reliability and empathy towards children's needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care
01.2024 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
Stay at Home Mom/Babysitter
Self-employeed
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Sales Associate Manager
Rainbow Shops
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed a team of sales associates, providing guidance and support to improve overall performance.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Motivated and led sales team to achieve performance targets for initial prospect interaction, scheduling, engagement during sales process and closing.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
Sales Associate Manager
Shoe Department Encore
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed a team of sales associates, providing guidance and support to improve overall performance.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Organized product displays to attract potential buyers and increase sales conversions.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork and motivated employees to excel in their roles.
- Trained personnel on policies, procedures and communications for in-person and telephone etiquette.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Anesthesia Technician
Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness of anesthesia monitors and apparatuses.
Education
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Teaching strategies
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Child Supervision
- Maintaining safe environment
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Parma Kids Preschool and Child Care
01.2024 - Current
Stay at Home Mom/Babysitter
Self-employeed
08.2017 - 01.2024
Sales Associate Manager
Rainbow Shops
09.2015 - 08.2017
Sales Associate Manager
Shoe Department Encore
07.2013 - 09.2015
Anesthesia Technician
Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 07.2013
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