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Education
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Certification
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Jaime Alexander-Rico

Jaime Alexander-Rico

Ramona ,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Ramona Unified School District, adept at fostering collaborative environments and enhancing student engagement. Skilled in behavior management and relationship building, I excel in implementing tailored educational strategies while ensuring effective communication with families. Committed to personal development and continuous improvement in diverse settings.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Thrive Lead

Ramona Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
  • Applied effective classroom controls to create a positive and structured learning space.
  • Fostered essential life skills to support personal development into adulthood.
  • Encouraged adoption of sustainable health routines.
  • Engaged children in learning and recreational activities.
  • Utilize behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among students
  • Ensure swift and effective response to any first aid needs.
  • Anticipating needs of families and communicating effectively with parents
  • Enabled effective interaction by providing English to Spanish translation services.
  • Engaged with school to address needs and demands.
  • Implement RUSD elementary curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
  • Foster collaborative play for children with special needs.
  • Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
  • Developed strong connections with community contacts and corporate partners.
  • Responsible for scheduling, training, and developing staff
  • Anticipating needs of families and communicating effectively with parents
  • Partner with school administrators directly to ensure needs and requests are met
  • Implement RUSD “Thrive” curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
  • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
  • Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their child’s specific needs
  • Established beneficial partnerships with parents, instructional staff, licensing officials and local organizations.
  • Designed innovative activities to maintain children's engagement.
  • Maintained up to date certifications and training in CPR as well as new and developing skills as the school implements changes and different needs
  • Mentor team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Answered calls and emails promptly.
  • Provided personalized academic support to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Managed attendance and maintained accurate records in Excel and Axios
  • Generated behavioral analysis reports addressing key challenges.

Private Nanny

Shaunna & Ryan Litherland
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Delivered tailored and individualized childcare within home settings.
  • Provided holistic support for children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Ensured an environment conducive to the growth and wellbeing of children.
  • Ensured accurate administration of pharmaceuticals.
  • Organized children's task schedules each day.
  • Managed various domestic duties such as maintaining cleanliness, diaper changing, bathing, preparing meals, organizing the house, and handling laundry.
  • Ensured timely transportation of children to their sports activities and various engagements.
  • Supported team by being on-call for last-minute overnight emergencies.

Private Nanny- Part Time

Carissa Ultsch
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Monitored baby's safety continuously.
  • Prepared and fed formula along with breast milk and transition to solid foods
  • Bathing, dressing, and changing diapers.
  • Facilitated educational activities including playtime with age-suitable toys and reading.
  • Implemented techniques ensuring adherence to nightly routines.
  • Ensured infant hygiene standards through regular maintenance.

Sales Associate

Kahoots
03.2009 - 09.2013
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and support.
  • Gained knowledge of various pet products to support customer assistance.
  • Facilitated order handling and arranged accurate delivery schedules.
  • Fostered a supportive atmosphere through teamwork.
  • Succeed consistently in achieving sales-related objectives.

Paint Specialist

Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Organized paint counter and aisles daily to ensure cleanliness.
  • Advised on optimal paint selections to align with project needs.
  • Oversaw inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
  • Calibrated and managed paint mixing through computerized systems.
  • Kept current on latest product developments and performance.
  • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area.
  • Vigilantly assessed and mitigated risks in the workplace.
  • Assist customers with locating merchandise in-store and online.
  • Engaged clientele for enrollment in credit programs.
  • Handled customer questions.

Garden Center Associate

Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Financial transactions including special orders. Sold various types of sheds and garden equipment.
  • Provided assistance to customers for inventory location and management.
  • Maintained optimal shelf stock levels by efficiently restocking merchandise.
  • Ensured accurate order processing and timely deliveries.
  • Facilitated comprehensive training across departments for superior customer experiences.
  • Facilitated seamless customer experiences during shopping and checkout.
  • Maintained optimal watering schedule for plants.
  • Ensured continuous learning of botanical care practices.
  • Operated forklift to load customer vehicles.
  • Ensured accurate inventory control.
  • Guided customers through simple gardening problem-solving methods.

Parts and Service Director

Poway Chevrolet
01.2003 - 03.2008
  • Established clear departmental aims and actively pursued their fulfillment including safety meetings and standards
  • Supervised recruitment, training, and motivation of service and parts department managers.
  • Sustained reporting systems essential for general management and factory operations.
  • Analyzed operations to ensure consistent high standards in both service and parts.
  • Encouraged teamwork and mutual respect among all departments.
  • Keeps informed about changes in federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
  • Conducted weekly department meetings.
  • Develops and nurtures customer rapport to encourage ongoing engagement.
  • Cultivates professional growth by identifying advanced training needs with department managers.
  • Ensures top-notch service repairs are executed with minimal comebacks.
  • Focused on making department priorities align with customer satisfaction by guiding service and parts teams to be respectful.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly following dealership's guidelines.
  • Processes warranty claims efficiently and verifies policy adjustments.
  • Develops dealership service and parts pricing plans and recommends to dealer or general manager.
  • Works with parts and service managers to find ways to improve the overall profitability of the dealership.
  • Suggest new equipment purchases based on market trends
  • Completed filing tasks, billing and payment transactions

Fine Jewelry Sales Associate (PT)

Macy’s Department Store
03.2001 - 04.2004
  • Applied effective classroom controls to create a positive and structured learning space.
  • Fostered essential life skills to support personal development into adulthood.
  • Encouraged adoption of sustainable health routines.
  • Engaged children in learning and recreational activities.
  • Utilize behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions among students
  • Ensure swift and effective response to any first aid needs.
  • Anticipating needs of families and communicating effectively with parents
  • Enabled effective interaction by providing English to Spanish translation services.
  • Engaged with school to address needs and demands.
  • Implement RUSD elementary curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
  • Foster collaborative play for children with special needs.
  • Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
  • Developed strong connections with community contacts and corporate partners.
  • Responsible for scheduling, training, and developing staff
  • Anticipating needs of families and communicating effectively with parents
  • Partner with school administrators directly to ensure needs and requests are met
  • Implement RUSD “Thrive” curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
  • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
  • Partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their child’s specific needs
  • Established beneficial partnerships with parents, instructional staff, licensing officials and local organizations.
  • Designed innovative activities to maintain children's engagement.
  • Maintained up to date certifications and training in CPR as well as new and developing skills as the school implements changes and different needs
  • Mentor team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Answered calls and emails promptly.
  • Provided personalized academic support to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Managed attendance and maintained accurate records in Excel and Axios
  • Generated behavioral analysis reports addressing key challenges.

Education

Interior Design

San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
08.2002

Poway High School, Poway, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Time management
  • Computer skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving
  • File and record keeping
  • Administrative duties
  • Schedule and calendar management
  • Administrative tasks
  • Conflict resolution
  • Meeting coordination
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Client interaction
  • Positive and professional
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Production leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team building
  • Records management
  • Project planning

Certification

Adult and child CPR/AED First Aid Certification, ProAct Professional Assault Crisis certified, TEFL (Spanish) Bilingual Education

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Assistant Thrive Lead - Ramona Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
Private Nanny- Part Time - Carissa Ultsch
03.2019 - 03.2021
Private Nanny - Shaunna & Ryan Litherland
01.2017 - 07.2021
Sales Associate - Kahoots
03.2009 - 09.2013
Paint Specialist - Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2008 - 04.2012
Garden Center Associate - Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2008 - 04.2012
Parts and Service Director - Poway Chevrolet
01.2003 - 03.2008
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate (PT) - Macy’s Department Store
03.2001 - 04.2004
San Diego Mesa College - , Interior Design
Poway High School - ,