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Juanette Puhuyesva

Kykotsmovi,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping. Brings top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

ESS Teaching Assistant

Hopi Day School
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ
11.2020 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Maintained schedule of support services and attended class sessions.
  • Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.
  • Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.

Head Start Teacher

Hopi Head Start Program
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ
12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Enhanced 3-4-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
Glendale, AZ
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • 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.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
  • Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.
  • Created after-school program to enhance student involvement in school processes.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest

Head Start Teacher

Hopi Head Start Program
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ
05.2015 - 05.2017
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Enhanced 3-4-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Administrative Assistant

Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
Polocca , AZ
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
  • Recorded meeting minutes to provide historical account of actions, measure progress against strategic plan and drive accountability

Parent Educator

BABY FACE PROGRAM
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ
09.2011 - 08.2013
  • Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
  • Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
  • Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
  • Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
  • Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
  • Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques.
  • Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.
  • Collaborated in creation of [Area of study] and [Area of study] classes for [Number] and [Number]-grade students.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs
  • Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs
  • Utilized knowledge of evidence-based programs to inform parents and assist in goal-setting
  • Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents

Preschool Teacher

Northern Az Council Of Govrernments
Winslow, AZ
02.2002 - 05.2011
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.

Waitress Supervisor

Senor D's
Winslow, AZ
09.1999 - 02.2002
  • Trained staff members on use of POS system.
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated customer service.
  • Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism when dealing with customer issues, supporting serving staff and waiting on tables.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Coached employees on salesmanship and updated menus to increase sales.
  • Verified daily sales for end-of-day audits and accurately filled out closing paperwork.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
  • Monitored restaurant traffic across special days and seasons and designed schedules to optimize coverage.
  • Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.

Cashier Team Lead

Mervyn's Department Store
Phoenix, AZ
06.1997 - 09.1999
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
  • Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Received and processed customer payments.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Processed checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.
  • Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies targeting overstocked, high-profit or nearly expired merchandise to move items and boost revenue.
  • Set and updated employee schedules based on expected customer needs to meet coverage demands while controlling labor costs.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards
  • Controlled merchandise zoning and monitored compliance with merchandising guidelines
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring
  • Interpreted and enforced operating instructions, procedures and safety rules
  • Supervised cashiers to boost customer service levels, check accurate balance for transactions and promote smooth operations

Education

Child Development Associate - CDA

Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ
09.2017

Child Development Associate - CDA

Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ
10.2009

High School Diploma -

Hopi Jr/Sr High School
Keams Canyon, AZ
05.1997

Skills

  • Curriculum-Based Lessons
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Student Assistance
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching

Timeline

ESS Teaching Assistant

Hopi Day School
11.2020 - Current

Head Start Teacher

Hopi Head Start Program
12.2017 - 05.2020

Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy Inc.
05.2017 - 12.2017

Head Start Teacher

Hopi Head Start Program
05.2015 - 05.2017

Administrative Assistant

Hopi Tribal Housing Authority
08.2013 - 05.2017

Parent Educator

BABY FACE PROGRAM
09.2011 - 08.2013

Preschool Teacher

Northern Az Council Of Govrernments
02.2002 - 05.2011

Waitress Supervisor

Senor D's
09.1999 - 02.2002

Cashier Team Lead

Mervyn's Department Store
06.1997 - 09.1999

Child Development Associate - CDA

Northland Pioneer College

Child Development Associate - CDA

Northland Pioneer College

High School Diploma -

Hopi Jr/Sr High School

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