Estrella Garcia
Renton,WA
Summary
Devoted and passionate professional with notable dedication to children's learning experience and their developmental growth. Excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Accomplished in building trust and meaningful relationships between students, parents, and administrators. Ready to help students grow and learn through support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Engagement Specialist / Site Administration
Unleash the brilliance
Auburn, Wa
06.2022 - Current
- Help expand middle and high schoolers connections to their family and community through in school and after school programs
- Support students in developing effective study habits, time management skills, academics, and organizational skills
- Worked closely with youth who have experienced significant emotional or behavioral issues
- Establish partnerships with schools, community groups and local organizations
- Planning, scheduling & supervising program activities
- Delivered direct support services to parents & caregivers of our youth
- Provide services in client schools and client homes
- Engage youth during groups and individual one on ones
- Connect youth & families to supports and resources within communities.
Nanny
Private family
Burien, WA
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed the childcare and housekeeping for family of 4, including 2 children ages 2 and 4
- Aided the children in their education including age appropriate planning of engaging activities, games, crafts, themed weeks, and reading time together
- Performed light housekeeping and domestic duties, including meal preparation of a well-balanced breakfast and lunch, laundry, vacuuming, and errands as needed
- Supported teaching and reinforcement of manners and other social skills
- Encouraged physical activity, arranged play dates and outings for indoor and outdoor play, devising outdoor educational games and activities
- Exposed children to the Spanish language and practiced with them whenever possible and appropriate
- Ensured the house was stocked with all the necessary supplies, such as diapers, food, toiletries, etc.
Personal Assistant/Admin
Dimension Properties
Renton, WA
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Answer phones, forward calls, take messages, manage faxes, check & respond to emails daily
- Type and keep updated contract forms
- Write & update ads & flyers
- Submit changes to MLS
- Follow up with potential clients & schedule appointments for property showings
- Assist with placing & removal of signs on property
- Monitor licenses & files
- Run additional errands as needed such as bank deposits, delivering payroll checks, lunch runs, etc.
- Performed calendar management and scheduling of appointments for the executive.
Hostess & Cocktail Waitress
Rick's lounge
Seattle, WA
06.2002 - 10.2010
- Money handling
- Greeted and sat customers
- Multi-tasked with accuracy in a fast-paced environment
- Prepared and served beverages
- Assisted in closing the establishment
- Averaged a section of 5 tables.
Floor & Shift Supervisor
McDonalds Inc.
Burien, WA
04.1998 - 06.2002
- Running the floor: Supervised between 7-10 people working per shift
- Trained 27 new employees on their duties and how to operate equipment
- Created and managed break schedule
- Received delivered goods and stocked inventory
- Handled cash transactions
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Cashier
- Provided excellent customer service.
Enhanced Directory Assistance
Metro-One Inc.
Tukwila, WA
08.2000 - 09.2001
- Provided directory assistance to customers for both Residential and Business listings
- Answered inbound calls
- Assisted customers with locating nationwide phone numbers and addresses, as well as give directions, event information, movie listings and weather forecasts.
Receptionist
Highline High School
Burien, WA
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Answered Phones; multiple lines, directed calls, recorded & delivered messages
- Coordinated all registration, counseling, and academic appointments for students
- Assisted students & parents with questions regarding school matters
- Fax: Maintain fax machines, assist users, send faxes, and retrieve and route incoming faxes
- Standard office filing, sorting, and delivering mail
- Supplies: Order, receive, and maintain office supplies
- Maintain a clean and orderly office area.
Education
National Personal Trainer Institute
Seattle, WA01-2010
Highline Community College
Seattle, WA09.2002
Graduate -
Highline High School
Burien, Wa06-2000
Skills
- Activity management
- Collaboration
- Administrative support
- Life Skills Development
- Patient yet firm
- Empathy
- Student Supervision
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills to develop rapport with diverse population
- Communication
- Strong technical skill set, and proficiency with computer-based programs and daily organizational skills
- Typing 55 WPM
Affiliations
Family, volunteering, working out, hiking, and reading.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Youth Engagement Specialist / Site Administration
Unleash the brilliance
06.2022 - Current
Nanny
Private family
02.2017 - 04.2020
Personal Assistant/Admin
Dimension Properties
09.2014 - 06.2017
Hostess & Cocktail Waitress
Rick's lounge
06.2002 - 10.2010
Enhanced Directory Assistance
Metro-One Inc.
08.2000 - 09.2001
Receptionist
Highline High School
09.1999 - 06.2000
Floor & Shift Supervisor
McDonalds Inc.
04.1998 - 06.2002
National Personal Trainer Institute
Highline Community College
Graduate -
Highline High School
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