Gisella Riley
Seattle,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with 14 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Self Employed Services
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - Current
- Helped with end-to-end event planning process through meetings, walk-throughs and day-of execution.
- Collaborated with leadership and colleagues to coordinate staffing for each event.
- Coordinated plans and specific event needs with internal personnel.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for upcoming events.
- Developed relationships with vendors in order to secure discounts or special offers when possible.
- Monitored guest satisfaction levels throughout the duration of an event.
- Managed social media accounts associated with company's events portfolio.
- Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, ordering food and beverages, setting up buffet areas.
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
- Coordinated and managed vendors for events, ensuring all vendor requirements were met in a timely fashion.
Spanish Child Care Educator
Self Employed Services
Renton, WA
08.2020 - Current
- Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spanish speaking countries.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Gathered real-time data through traditional assessments with quizzes, exams and essays.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish by providing feedback during class discussions.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
Renton, WA
12.2019 - Current
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted children with toileting, diapering, and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children aged 0-5.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate educational activities.
- Assisted children in developing social and emotional skills.
Server
Boca restaurant
Seattle, WA
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Club El Bigua
Neuquen Capital, Argentina
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Performed emergency first aid when needed according to established guidelines.
- Organized and managed camp activities, including arts and crafts, sports, swimming, music, drama, archery and other outdoor activities.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated educational elements into fun outdoor activities.
- Inspected campsite areas to ensure they were clean and safe before allowing use by participants.
- Resolved conflicts between participants in a respectful manner while maintaining fairness.
- Monitored camper behavior throughout the day to ensure safety standards were being met at all times.
- Assisted in planning special events such as field trips or overnight camping trips for campers.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding their child's progress throughout the summer session.
- Planned games that promoted physical activity while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork.
- Coordinated with parents to provide information about the camp's policies and procedures.
- Promoted positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
- Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
PE Teacher
Colegio Don Bosco Neuquen Capital
Neuquen Capital, Argentina
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Documented individual data and updated classroom records.
- Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
- Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order.
- Encouraged positive behavior through praise and constructive criticism when necessary.
- Coached select teams in competitive sports leagues outside of regular school hours.
- Implemented new strategies for teaching physical education concepts in an engaging way.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated health topics such as nutrition and injury prevention into physical activity lessons.
- Planned special events such as field trips related to Physical Education classes.
- Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in a variety of sports, games, and fitness exercises.
- Provided individual instruction to struggling students to help them develop their skillset.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance at all physical education classes.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to coordinate Physical Education curriculum with core academic subjects.
- Conducted assessments of student performance levels and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
- Instructed classes in the fundamentals of physical education including proper warm-up techniques, safety protocols, rules, and regulations.
- Organized intramural sports teams within the school community encouraging participation from students of all ages.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations, and standardized assessments.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among students through interactive activities like scavenger hunts or obstacle courses.
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols when needed during PE classes.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
Field Trip Coordinator
Gustavo Vidal
Neuquen Capital, Argentina
12.2010 - 12.2017
- Assisted in loading and unloading buses or other transportation vehicles before and after each trip.
- Supervised students while on the trip, ensuring they followed all rules set by the school district.
- Compiled pre-trip paperwork such as permission slips and emergency contact information from parents and guardians prior to departure day.
- Provided first aid when necessary during field trips.
- Researched local attractions, restaurants and cultural events in order to create an optimal travel experience for clients.
- Developed comprehensive itineraries for groups of up to 25 people with detailed daily agendas and activity schedules.
- Created program activities, agendas and budgets based on client requirements.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Created customized event proposals based on client requirements.
- Trained and supervised staff and volunteers during events.
- Handled guest speaker coordination and travel arrangements.
Education
Certification - Marketing Digital
LEPO
USA12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
IFES
NEUQUEN CAPITAL12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Instituto Panamericano De Estudios Superiores
Neuquen Capital12-2013
Skills
- Event Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Social Media Management
- Project Management
- Child Health Education
- Student Education
- Family Education
- Health Education
- Human behavior education
- Educational Activities
- Early Childhood Education Specialist
- Physical education instruction
- Education plans
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Activities Planning
- Physical Education Programs
- Fitness education
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Cultural Awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Server
Boca restaurant
02.2021 - 11.2022
Event Planner
Self Employed Services
01.2021 - Current
Spanish Child Care Educator
Self Employed Services
08.2020 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
12.2019 - Current
PE Teacher
Colegio Don Bosco Neuquen Capital
03.2015 - 12.2017
Summer Camp Coordinator
Club El Bigua
01.2011 - 01.2018
Field Trip Coordinator
Gustavo Vidal
12.2010 - 12.2017
Certification - Marketing Digital
LEPO
Bachelor of Arts - Education
IFES
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Instituto Panamericano De Estudios Superiores
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