Gabriela Ramirez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I am a loving mother and ambitious college student committed to academic excellence to obtain my Bachelors Degree in Education at Colorado Christian University. I am recognized by my loyalty, kindness, dedication, patience, and love for children. I specialize in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve their full potential while enjoying learning. I have superb leadership and communication skills, and I easily cultivate trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, colleagues, and administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children’s Ministry Leader
Cornerstone Christian Church of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information.
- Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages infants and 6 years old.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Planned and directed children's church services to share stories with moral and biblical messages.
- Developed and led evening programming.
- Gathered classroom supplies and materials.
- Monitored program leaders for adherence to rules, policies and mission.
- Scheduled and planned leadership training events for children's ministry team.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Volunteered with various organizations, coordinating resources and outreach to help accomplish core mission.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
Gmnastics Coach
Sunburst Gymnastics Academy
San Antonio, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Encouraged team spirit by organizing team-building activities outside of practice sessions.
- Developed and implemented individualized gymnastics programs for students of all skill levels.
- Conducted regular evaluations to assess student progress, identify areas for improvement and adjust training plans accordingly.
- Implemented drills designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination among athletes.
- Created a safe and supportive environment for athletes to practice their skills.
- Motivated athletes to reach their full potential while encouraging them to maintain a positive attitude.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress.
- Enforced rules of conduct among athletes both in the gym and out of the gym.
- Modified instruction depending upon age group and skill level of participants.
- Educated students on sportsmanship principles such as respect and fair play.
- Adapted coaching methods based on individual needs of each athlete.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop effective strategies for upcoming competitions.
- Provided feedback on form, technique, strategy and performance during practice sessions and competitions.
- Planned workouts tailored specifically towards improving overall strength, agility and endurance.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Participated in coaching education programs, seminars, and workshops to continually develop coaching skills.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Pillars Christian Learning Center
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and colleagues.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
Infant Teacher
Pinnacle Montessori of Potranco
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breastmilk, formula and solids.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.
Teacher
Country Home Learning Center
San Antonio, TX
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Monitored student progress using exams and assignments to check for thorough understanding.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Receptionist
Punchdown Telecommunications
San Antonio, TX
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.
- Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Handled cash and deliveries
- Prepared financial reports
- Organized and processed invoices
- Scheduled appointments
- Documented financial data
- Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Prepared packages for shipment by generating packing slips and setting up courier deliveries.
- Maintained all financial records to verify timely clearance of all credit and debit activities.
- Managed office paperwork, including scanning documents and routing business correspondence.
- Pulled and organized requested documentation.
Coach
Powerhouse TNT Gymnastics
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Help front desk with payment paperwork.
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
- Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Developed professional relationships with club members.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Organized players' nights and other special events to cultivate positive relations with players, families and local community members.
- Established and followed through with penalties for breaches of sportsmanship standards.
- Assisted with fundraising events to raise funds for team travel and other expenses.
- Ran sports practices with fun, team-building exercises to supplement grueling drills, maximizing athlete engagement and improvement.
- Motivated and challenged athletes to achieve maximum potential in sports and to stretch beyond easy accomplishments.
- Presented professional appearance at all times to produce tangible, positive impact.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
Education
Associate Degree in Education -
Northwest Vista Community College
San Antonio, TX12.2022
Sandra Day O’Connor High School
2016
Bachelors Degree in Education -
Colorado Christian University
Denver, COSkills
- Microsoft office (10 years)
- Excellent Communication skills
- Classroom management
- Auditing
- Progress reporting
- Baby led weaning techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Communication development
- Recordkeeping skills
- Activity planning
- Diapering requirements
- Parent relations
- Training in food handling preparation
- Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
- Supply inventory
- Special-needs childcare
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Former lifeguard
- Punctual
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Behavioral modeling
- Managing activities
- Safety awareness
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm and patient
- Effectively work with parents
Certification
Microsoft office (10+ years)
CPR and First aid expires March 2021
Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires December 2023
TABC license
Food handlers license
References
Bonnie Hernandez 210-286-4124
Clarissa Reyes 210-388-5711
Janice Zamarripa 210-983-9096
Tiffany Nieto 210-248-6751
Briana Garcia 956-467-3131
Samantha Garibay 210-461-2151
Timeline
Gmnastics Coach
Sunburst Gymnastics Academy
02.2025 - Current
Children’s Ministry Leader
Cornerstone Christian Church of San Antonio
04.2023 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Pillars Christian Learning Center
08.2021 - 02.2025
Infant Teacher
Pinnacle Montessori of Potranco
12.2020 - 03.2021
Teacher
Country Home Learning Center
10.2019 - 11.2020
Coach
Powerhouse TNT Gymnastics
05.2016 - 10.2017
Receptionist
Punchdown Telecommunications
09.2015 - 01.2020
Associate Degree in Education -
Northwest Vista Community College
Sandra Day O’Connor High School
Bachelors Degree in Education -
Colorado Christian University
Microsoft office (10+ years)
CPR and First aid expires March 2021
Pediatric CPR and First Aid expires December 2023
TABC license
Food handlers license
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