Jacqueline Torres
Chicago,IL
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Assistant with 1 year of experience in education. Offering a solid understanding of technology integration and best practices in the field. Desiring a challenging new position with room for advancement.
Motivated educator dedicated to supporting students and promoting academic, behavioral and personal growth. Adept at planning events, leading group instruction and providing individualized assistance. Well-versed in restocking supplies, arranging activities and organizing materials for classroom use.
Background includes creating lesson plans, organizing field trips and developing curricula focused on diverse topics and incorporating different learning styles. Strong attention to detail with a positive and upbeat mentality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Worker
Mount Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - Current
- Observed employee performance and provided valuable feedback using online performance evaluation software.
- Trained employees in proper operational procedures and shared company policies and regulations.
- Listened to customer feedback and responded to maintain or improve processes.
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions, Mount Sinai Hospital
Willowbrook, IL
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits.
- Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances.
- Investigated suspected incidents of external fraud, employee theft and embezzlement.
- Operated and maintained x-ray and metal detection devices at building checkpoints.
- Challenged suspicious individuals accessing restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Quickly and accurately reported all security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests.
- Verified integrity and accuracy of travel documents such as tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
- Oversaw premises to identify safety risks and ensure employee and visitor safety.
Early Childhood Assistant
Logan Square Neighborhood Association
Chicago, IL
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Placed supply orders, organized materials and restocked items.
- Managed schedule of group activities, special events and class field trips.
- Assisted students with caring for personal hygiene requirements.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kelvyn Park High
Chicago, IL06.1976
Skills
- Valid [State] license
- Individualized support
- Managing activities
- Preparing meals
- Safety awareness
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Excellent classroom management
- Calm and patient
- Effectively work with parents
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Data entry
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Job fairs
- Organizational leadership
- Team building
- Clear public speaking skills
- Decision-making
- Motivating students
- Program coordination
- Computer-aided training
- Safety understanding
- CPR certification
- Follow-up
- Community resource intelligence
Timeline
Hospitality Worker
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions, Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2015 - 06.2019
Early Childhood Assistant
Logan Square Neighborhood Association
11.2014 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Kelvyn Park High