Guadalupe Corchado
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
McKinley Elementary School
Petaluma
08.2023 - Current
- Organized instructional materials for teachers and created documents for use in the classroom.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, and community members who are non-English speakers.
- Encouraged active participation in class activities by all students.
- Promoted positive behavior management strategies among students.
- Supervised recess periods or lunchroom activities.
- Created a positive learning environment for students.
TK IA Sub
Petaluma City Schools
Petaluma, CA
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
Office Assistant
St Vincent de Paul Church
Petaluma, CA
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances
- Maintained business records by updating customer information
- Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer
- Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
Bank Teller
Westamerica Bank
Novato, CA
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Cashed customer checks, verified identification and checked account balances in accordance with bank policy
- Served large number of customers during high volume shifts and remained composed and professional in stressful situations
- Welcomed customers and offered pleasant service during entire transaction
- Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts
- Explained bank services, financial products and applicable fees to customers
- Identified and reported suspicious behavior to security personnel as appropriate
- Delivered exceptional service to customers in person or over telephone
- Issued and redeemed money orders, cashier checks, traveler's checks and savings bonds.
Store Associate
Gymboree
Petaluma, CA
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer
- Answered telephone to give callers store information and look up order details
- Improved customer service feedback scores through outstanding service
- Maintained attractive merchandise displays to maximize purchases.
Waitress
Mi Pueblo el Centro
Petaluma, CA
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation
- Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
Education
Cosmetology Certificate -
Maya Beauty Academy
Novato, CA10.2014
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
Petaluma, CA06.2010
Some College (No Degree) in Child Development -
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Issued and redeemed money orders
- Cashier checks
- Traveler's checks
- Savings bonds
- Bilingual communication
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Teacher Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Supervising Student Activities
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Relationship Building
- Multicultural Awareness
- Call handling
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
McKinley Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
TK IA Sub
Petaluma City Schools
10.2022 - 08.2023
Office Assistant
St Vincent de Paul Church
08.2014 - 01.2016
Bank Teller
Westamerica Bank
08.2012 - 08.2014
Waitress
Mi Pueblo el Centro
08.2010 - 06.2012
Store Associate
Gymboree
11.2008 - 08.2012
Cosmetology Certificate -
Maya Beauty Academy
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
Some College (No Degree) in Child Development -
Santa Rosa Junior College
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