Haydee Castro
Dinuba,CA
Summary
Adept at fostering educational and spiritual growth at St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church, I excel in time management, ensuring efficient program operations and enhanced student engagement. Leveraging team collaboration, I've significantly improved classroom dynamics and financial stewardship, showcasing a commitment to excellence and results. Respectful in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Noon Duty Assistant
Dinuba Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
- Implemented effective crowd control techniques to manage the flow of students during meal times.
- Consistently upheld school policies regarding conduct, cleanliness, and punctuality throughout daily operations.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students through educational initiatives and meal recommendations.
- Promoted inclusion among students by fostering positive interactions within the cafeteria setting.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling procedures were followed at all times.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing student concerns and answering questions about menu items.
- Documented incidents of inappropriate behavior or rule violations, reporting them to appropriate school personnel in a timely manner.
- Trained new Cafeteria Monitors on policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Maintained high levels of vigilance while monitoring multiple patients simultaneously, ensuring prompt identification of any changes in condition.
- Attended to needs of students and informed school personnel of unusual behavior or health problems.
- Member of staff programs: SCPR, Support Staff, and PBIS (Positive behavioral interventions and supports)
Child Nutrition Assistant
Dinuba Unified School District
05.2020 - Current
- Assist in this department only two months out of the year. In the months of June and July.
- Ensure smooth cafeteria operations by managing daily tasks such as setting up tables, serving food, and cleaning up after meals.
- Optimize workflow efficiency by effectively coordinating tasks among team members during high-volume periods such as events or celebrations involving large numbers of students.
- Promote healthy eating habits through engaging educational activities for students.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure timely meal service during breakfast, lunch, and snack times.
- Contribute to waste reduction initiatives by implementing portion control strategies and monitoring food inventory levels.
- Enhance meal satisfaction by providing nutritious and appealing food options for children.
- Provide excellent customer service while interacting with students, parents, teachers, and administrators on a daily basis regarding meal services.
Director of Religious Education
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Provided care to students experiencing personal or spiritual challenges by offering guidance rooted in faith traditions.
- Developed age-appropriate curricula tailored towards each grade level''s unique needs, fostering spiritual growth and development at every stage.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts to attract new families to participate in the religious education program, building a thriving faith community.
- Promoted a welcoming and inclusive environment by addressing issues of diversity and inclusion within the religious education program.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments, implementing improvements based on feedback and data analysis.
- Empowered volunteer catechists through ongoing training opportunities designed to equip them with essential skills for teaching religion classes effectively.
- Designed engaging retreats, service projects, and special events that deepened students'' understanding of their spiritual journey.
- Led professional development workshops for educators, sharing best practices in religious education instruction.
- Maintained accurate records on student progress and attendance, ensuring accountability for all participants in the program.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to provide comprehensive religious education programs, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of sacramental preparation programs, ensuring a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants.
- Managed budget allocations for the religious education department, ensuring responsible stewardship of funds and resources.
- Mentored new instructors in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and pedagogical techniques specific to religious education settings.
- Developed strong relationships with local community organizations, fostering partnerships that supported the growth of faith-based initiatives.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior and participation, leading to improved classroom dynamics and student outcomes.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Built, managed and upgraded K-12 educational program.
Accounting Assistant
PM Contreras & Co.
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
Education
No Degree - Sales And Marketing Education
Reedley College
Reedley, CAHigh School Diploma -
Dinuba Union High School
Dinuba Ca05.1992
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Religious Education
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church
06.2021 - 12.2023
Child Nutrition Assistant
Dinuba Unified School District
05.2020 - Current
Noon Duty Assistant
Dinuba Unified School District
11.2018 - Current
Accounting Assistant
PM Contreras & Co.
01.2012 - 12.2015
No Degree - Sales And Marketing Education
Reedley College
High School Diploma -
Dinuba Union High School
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