Joanna Leyva
Odessa,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Im a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Odessa College Childrens Center
11.2014 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Waitress
Ajuuas
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Participated in monthly inventory checks, helping management maintain adequate stock levels and reduce waste costs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Tutor Coordinator
Alamo Elementary
02.2007 - 05.2011
- Enhanced tutoring program effectiveness by implementing comprehensive assessments and personalized learning plans.
- Streamlined communication between tutors and students, resulting in improved satisfaction for both parties.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, targeting resources effectively.
- Established a system for tracking student progress, enabling data-driven adjustments to tutoring strategies.
- Managed scheduling for tutoring sessions, optimizing tutor availability and accommodating diverse student needs.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
Education
BBA - Entrepreneurship
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12.2022
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12.2018
High School Diploma -
Fort Stockton High School
Fort Stockton, TX05.2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Developmental needs
- Motor Skill Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Leading activities
- Safety awareness
- Coordinating schedules
- Lesson Planning
- Maintaining safety
- Goal Setting
- Arts and crafts
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Circle Time Management
- Outdoor Play
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Dramatic Play
- Fine Motor Skills
- Data Entry
- Student Records Management
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Multitasking
- Standardized Testing
- Documentation
- Public Speaking
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Punctual and Dependable
- Excellent Communication
- Inventory Management
- Classroom Evaluations
- Microsoft Office
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Child Development Training Yearly more than 30 hours
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Odessa College Childrens Center
11.2014 - Current
Waitress
Ajuuas
01.2011 - 08.2014
Tutor Coordinator
Alamo Elementary
02.2007 - 05.2011
BBA - Entrepreneurship
Odessa College
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Odessa College
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Odessa College
High School Diploma -
Fort Stockton High School
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