Estefani Almendarez
Amityville
Summary
Organized teaching professional with extensive experience in academic support and lesson plan development. Proven skills in assessing student performance and managing classroom behaviors to foster a safe learning environment. Strong collaboration with educators and parents to enhance student success. Detail-oriented with strong math skills and a track record of accuracy in fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher/Floater Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
Lindenhurst
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Teach language, motor and social skills. Getting them ready for kindergarten, while also ensuring they take naps, have breakfast, lunch and snacks.
- Making sure we follow NYS OCFS procedures to ensure safety and well being of all students.
- Assisted lead teacher in creating engaging lesson plans for infants.
- Supported daily classroom activities, fostering a nurturing environment for children.
- Monitored infant behavior and development, providing timely feedback to parents.
- Organized and maintained classroom materials and resources for easy access.
- Collaborated with staff to implement safety protocols and ensure child well-being.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Pre K Teacher Assistant
The Learning Experience
Massapequa
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, administrators, and other staff members to ensure that each student's educational goals were met.
- Facilitated activities designed to promote positive social interactions among peers.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, assemblies, and other special events.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress and behavior in the classroom.
- Assisted teachers in developing effective lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Utilized technology-based teaching strategies to increase student engagement and understanding.
- Prepared classroom for daily lessons and cleaned and organized between classes.
- Used appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
- Helped to explain assignments and test instructions to boost student comprehension.
- Assisted in educating students utilizing current child development theories and practices.
Cashier/Sales Associate
T.J.Maxx
Farmingdale
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted customers with locating items throughout the store when needed.
- Supported other departments within the store by providing assistance when needed.
- Kept up-to-date on new products, services, promotions, and pricing structures.
- Processed returns and exchanges quickly while ensuring accuracy of store inventory records.
- Managed large amounts of cash accurately during busy hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with customers in a friendly manner.
Host/Server Assistant
Red Lobster
Copiague
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Remained professional under pressure during peak business hours.
- Performed cashiering duties such as ringing up orders accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Followed health code regulations to ensure the safety of customers and staff members alike.
- Provided friendly and attentive customer service to ensure a pleasant dining experience.
- Cleaned silverware, glassware, plates, bowls, trays, pots and pans, after every use.
- Assisted with setting up special events within the restaurant when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School
Copiague, NY, US06.2021
Skills
- Sales
- Childhood development
- Cash Handling
- Classroom experience
- Cash register
- Behavior Management
- Lesson planning
- Order Taking
- Teaching
- Preschool experience
- Serving
- Guest Inquiries
- Student and Faculty Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Spanish Fluent
- Team Management
- Tutoring
- Customer service
- Policy Collaboration
- Pricing
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent communication
Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher/Floater Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
10.2023 - 03.2025
Pre K Teacher Assistant
The Learning Experience
01.2023 - 06.2023
Cashier/Sales Associate
T.J.Maxx
06.2020 - 07.2021
Host/Server Assistant
Red Lobster
01.2020 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Walter G O'Connell Copiague High School
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