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KARELY CASAS GAONA

Athens,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Engagement Literacy Specialist

Clarke County School District
04.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan school-wide literacy events, cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for student success in reading and writing.
  • Collaborated with families to facilitate seamless program transitions.
  • Coordinated monthly parent committee meetings with fellow staff members.
  • Assisted with car rider duty during morning and afternoon shifts as well as handling late arrival and early dismissal processes.
  • Maintained precise documentation through consistent data entry and reliable attendance tracking.
  • Delivered aid to teachers in completing daily tasks and filled in whenever necessary.
  • Efficiently used ChildPlus management software to enter data on students and families in the program.
  • Translated for parents and teachers when necessary.
  • Assisted in goal-setting for parents and teachers through monthly meetings, fostering progress towards desired outcomes.
  • Supported with the planning and implementation of various off-campus school and community activities.

Lead Teacher

Peach State Academy
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Worked with toddlers (12 months to 30 months)
  • Greeted parents and children upon arrival and engaged children in various activities throughout the day
  • Scheduled and executed lesson plans consistently throughout the week
  • Fosterd a stimulating environment by planning and executing engaging activities for children
  • Performed basic care for children including diaper changes, mealtimes, handwashing, and incident handling.
  • Effectively communicated with parents, sharing important information regarding children's developmental milestones and daily routines
  • Engaged in regular communication with assistant teachers to coordinate daily tasks and encourage their active participation in the classroom.
  • Had enriching toys and crafts placed throughout the classroom for children to enjoy.

Infant Teacher

Castial Academy LLC.
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Worked with children 5 weeks old to 1.5 year old
  • Ensured safe environment by greeting parents and children with temperature checks
  • Prepared and administered meals, facilitated free play, and engaged in educational activities with children
  • Adapted routines to suit individual babies' needs, including varying meal sizes and additional diaper changes as required
  • Provided essential care for children, ensuring all their needs were met.

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers at the door and assisting with inquiries and product locations on the floor before directing them to the register.
  • Managed register and provided guidance to customers during transactions, ensuring a seamless experience.

Lead Toddler Teacher

Castial Academy LLC.
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked with children 5 weeks old to 10 years old
  • Ensured the safety of parents and children by promptly checking temperatures upon arrival
  • Organized and facilitated meals, supervised free play, and implemented educational learning activities for children
  • Duties included serving two meals each day, offering snacks when necessary, and adhering to a minimum of three diaper changes per day
  • Ensured children's well-being by tending to their needs.

Duty Assistant

Crandall Hall Eastern Connecticut State University
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted residents and checked in guests, oversaw log for locked out equipment and managed work orders
  • Proficient in utilizing Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the ECSU website
  • Conducted housing runs, distributed flyers within the building, and maintained package tracking in Excel.

General Warehouse Associate

HomeGoods Distribution Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed line work, organizing and packing items specifically for designated stores. Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of assigned area. Effectively documented completed orders and collaborated with team members.

Summer Camp Staff Member

Southwind Younglife Camp
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Worked in snack shop and register, prepared ice cream and hot foods
  • Conducted inventory at gift shop and snack shop, supported event setup and execution, fostered vibrant living environment while engaging with middle school campers.

Work Crew Member

Windy Gap Young Life
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills while living and collaborating with a diverse group of 40 individuals, actively assisting in event coordination and execution.
  • Regularly communicated with and assisted large numbers of high school campers every day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Cedar Shoals High School
Athens, GA
05.2018

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Student Engagement
  • Works with Microsoft programs, those including Word, Excel, Forms, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Radiates kindness in every situation found in
  • Patient
  • Works with Google, those including Drive, Forms, Gmail and PowerPoint
  • CPR Certified
  • QPR Gatekeeper Certified
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management

Activities

  • In high school held the position for 10th grade representative for the Student Government Association (SGA), planned events (prom and homecoming).
  • Does a great amount of volunteer work in the community of Willimantic, CT and Athens, GA whenever given the chance. Did volunteer work through the sorority Sigma Alpha Pi that consisted of donating canned food items to homeless shelters.
  • Member of Future Farmers of America (FFA) in high school and through this had the opportunity to make and serve food to a homeless shelter.
  • Volunteered time at a local elementary school reading to children and interacting with them.
  • Participated in an event that required bowling and interact with children at a bowling alley.
  • Volunteered at an annual blood drive on campus that consisted of recruiting people to donate or providing food after they donated.
  • Held position of Treasurer on the executive board of Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) for the year of 2019-2020. Managed the club's money, held successful fundraisers and planned educational/fun events for the club.
  • Volunteered with a robotics program for middle schoolers (Puentes Al Futuro) in the spring semester of 2020.

Certification

CPR

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Family Engagement Literacy Specialist

Clarke County School District
04.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

Peach State Academy
09.2023 - 04.2024

Infant Teacher

Castial Academy LLC.
05.2021 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2021

Lead Toddler Teacher

Castial Academy LLC.
07.2020 - 08.2020

Duty Assistant

Crandall Hall Eastern Connecticut State University
08.2019 - 03.2020

General Warehouse Associate

HomeGoods Distribution Center
07.2019 - 08.2019

Summer Camp Staff Member

Southwind Younglife Camp
06.2019 - 06.2019

Work Crew Member

Windy Gap Young Life
05.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Developmental Psychology

Eastern Connecticut State University

High School Diploma -

Cedar Shoals High School
KARELY CASAS GAONA