Cristina Barraza
Wichita,KS
Summary
Offering excellent organizational abilities and strong aptitude for multitasking and prioritizing tasks. Experienced in general office procedures and computer applications, with the ability to learn and adapt to new roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current
- Assist teacher in managing classroom, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Implement a center based curriculum for students and keeping record of individual developmental progress.
- Develop and conduct effective classroom management strategies where all students feel valued and respected.
- Conduct a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of the children.
- Effectively and positively communicating with parents about their childs day at school.
Administrative Assistant/Employment Specialist
Job Force Employment Solutions
02.2014 - 03.2021
- Welcoming clients and visitors to our office and conducted intake appointments for new clients.
- Overseeing all office tasks such as answering and directing phone calls, sorting mail, emails, fax, keeping an inventory of office supplies and ordering new materials as needed.
- Taking and delivering messages, scheduling clients, meetings and sending meeting reminders for upcoming appointments.
- Maintained close contact with clients, counselors and employers to ensure successful progress in the job setting.
- Created documentation of individual progress reports for each client and submitted these reports to their designated counselor.
- Provided job search services to individuals with diverse obstacles/disabilities to achieve their goals for competitive and integrated employment.
- Assisted employers with providing proper and customized accommodations in the job setting per company policy while following all company procedures.
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
08.2006 - 02.2014
- Maintained a safe and clean learning environment for all children.
- Implemented a corporation approved, preschool curriculum daily.
- Provided and constructed all necessary materials for weekly activities.
- Communicated to parents daily about their child’s fun filled day, both verbal and in writing.
- Completed quarterly assessments of children's development and discussed progress with parents and caregivers.
Education
Job Developer Course
Wichita, KS01.2015
Fundamentals of Child Development (CDA)
Ellis University
Wichita, KS01.2010
Business
American Institute of Business Technology
Mesa, AZ01.2003
Diploma - undefined
Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ01.2002
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Fully efficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Calendar, and File Maker
- Exceptional organizational skills, time management and problem solving abilities
- Effective communication and attention to detail
Timeline
Educator Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Employment Specialist
Job Force Employment Solutions
02.2014 - 03.2021
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
08.2006 - 02.2014
Fundamentals of Child Development (CDA)
Ellis University
Business
American Institute of Business Technology
Diploma - undefined
Mesa High School
Job Developer Course
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