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Karina Novelo

Karina Novelo

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Montessori Teacher

Raintree Montessori School
Lawrence, KS
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents and communicated children's progress via regular conferences and newsletters.
  • Maintained classroom supplies, inventory and stock.

  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Teaching/Substitute/Summer Camp Counselor

Raintree Montessori School
Lawrence, KS
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy.

Account Specialist

Dickinson Financial
Lawrence, USA
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Received, prioritized and responded to multiple points of customer communication.
  • Established accounts for new customers and updated existing accounts with current demographic and order information.
  • Coordinated efforts with appropriate departments and personnel to promote customer satisfaction.
  • Established customer rapport to quickly mitigate problems while complying with established support processes and procedures.

Au Pair

Private Home
Lawrence, KS
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Helped with homework, studying and reading to enhance learning.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Transported children to schools, social outings and medical appointments.

Child Care Assistant

Unitarian Universalist Church of Lawrence
Lawrence, KS
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.

Education

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED -

05.2024

Community - Liberal Arts

Johnson County Community College
07.2023

Skills

  • Communication Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Community Service
  • Patient
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Intermediate Spanish

Timeline

Teaching/Substitute/Summer Camp Counselor

Raintree Montessori School
07.2023 - 07.2023

Assistant Montessori Teacher

Raintree Montessori School
05.2018 - 07.2023

Account Specialist

Dickinson Financial
04.2017 - 03.2018

Au Pair

Private Home
10.2015 - 03.2016

Child Care Assistant

Unitarian Universalist Church of Lawrence
08.2014 - 12.2015

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED -

Community - Liberal Arts

Johnson County Community College
Karina Novelo