Iliana Garcia
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic Soccer Coach and Aftercare Counselor with a proven track record at Royal Palm Beach Strikers, enhancing team performance and student engagement through expert coaching and motivational leadership. Skilled in CPR/AED, with a knack for fostering relationships and ensuring safety. Achieved significant improvements in player skills and student behavior, demonstrating adaptability and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer Coach
Royal Palm Beach Strikers
126 Sweet Bay Lane Royal Palm Beach FL 33411
09.2019 - Current
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
- Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
- Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
- Communicated effectively with parents about player progress, expectations, and upcoming events or changes within the program.
Aftercare Counselor
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
11911 Okeechobee Blvd, Royal Palm Beach Fl, 33411
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided homework assistance to ensure students comprehended material and completed assignments on time.
- Established strong relationships with students by actively listening to their needs and adapting approaches accordingly.
- Maximized student engagement with hands-on projects designed to reinforce key concepts learned in class.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all students through enforcing school policies and addressing conflicts.
- Provided first aid care as needed while adhering to proper safety protocols.
- Organized extracurricular programs that encouraged socialization, physical activity, and cultural enrichment.
- Developed clear expectations for behavior during aftercare hours while promoting positive reinforcement strategies when appropriate.
- Assisted in the creation of monthly newsletters and other communication materials to keep parents informed about aftercare program updates and events.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to address concerns and create individualized support plans for students.
- Observed student interactions closely to identify potential areas of concern or conflict requiring intervention.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL06.2028
High School Diploma -
Royal Palm Beach High School Adult
Royal Palm Beach, FL05.2023
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Team Management
- Motivational leadership style
- Ball control skills
- Physical Fitness
- Injury Prevention
- Session planning
- Fundraising abilities
- Event Organization
- Safety awareness
- Parent Communication
- Tactical knowledge
- Behavior Modeling
- Staff Development
- Team Bonding
- Emergency Response
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Coaching experience
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aftercare Counselor
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
08.2022 - 07.2024
Soccer Coach
Royal Palm Beach Strikers
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Royal Palm Beach High School Adult