Jacqueline Collazo
Grayslake,IL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record at The Goddard School, excelling in lesson planning and fostering student engagement. Bilingual in Spanish, I effectively resolve conflicts and enhance classroom success through tailored instruction and mentorship, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students. Developed valuable skills in fast-paced retail environment, including customer service and cash handling. Adaptable and quick to learn, ready to transition into new field that values efficiency and customer interaction. Focused on applying strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities to new opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
06.2023 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Cashier
Sam’s Club
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Menards
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park
Chicago, IL05-2021
Skills
- Bilingual (fluent Spanish speaker)
- Childcare needs
- Problem resolution
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Cash handling
- Refunds and exchanges
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
Sam’s Club
01.2023 - 03.2023
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Menards
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Horizon Science Academy Mckinley Park
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