Jacob Garza
Summary
I am a Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. I have an established passion for enhancing the quality of life for all people within the community bringing 5 years of work experience with kids and parks and recreations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
BROOLFIELD PARK DISTRICT
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
RIGHT AT SCHOOL EDUCATOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER
BROOK PARK ELEMNTARY SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, aligning curriculum with state standards and district goals.
- Ensured productive programming with monthly team meetings
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and collaboration on student progress.
STUDENT DEPARTMENT WORKER
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Established strong working relationships with students and staff through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to execute successful campus events, ensuring smooth operations from planning to execution.
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
FOREST PARK PARK DISTRICT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Camp counselor for kamp kiddie (4-7 years old)
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Designed educational programs to enhance environmental awareness among campers.
Education
BACHELORS IN ENGLISH -
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
River Forest, Illinois05.2024
Skills
- Positive and encouraging leadership
- Thorough communicator
- Active listener
- Creative thinker
- Critical thinker
- Organizer
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Motivation
Hobbies and Interests
- Soccer
- Football
- Hockey
- Nascar
- Playing piano
Extra
- 30+ observation hours (St. Celestine Elementary School)
- After-school reading tutor (Washington Irving School)
Peaceful Meditations
As we all need well-needed breaks in our busy lives, I find playing the piano to be my calming meditated time of day. I am a self taught piano player and been playing the piano for 5-6 years!
Timeline
Supervisor
BROOLFIELD PARK DISTRICT
05.2024 - Current
RIGHT AT SCHOOL EDUCATOR AND PROGRAM MANAGER
BROOK PARK ELEMNTARY SCHOOL
08.2022 - 05.2024
STUDENT DEPARTMENT WORKER
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - 01.2024
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
FOREST PARK PARK DISTRICT
01.2021 - 01.2022
BACHELORS IN ENGLISH -
DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY