Karina Tovar Rodriguez
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with expertise in safety protocols and problem-solving. Proven ability to maintain a clean and healthy learning environment while promoting student engagement and collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant 111
Kids Campus
Santa Fe, NM
11.2021 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and organizing resources for learning sessions.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing student behavior, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Conducted small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and enhance students' understanding of core concepts.
Custodian
SFCC
Santa Fe, NM
09.2015 - 11.2022
- Supervise students to ensure a safe, respectful, and structured school environment.
- Monitor hallways, classrooms, and common areas to maintain safety and order.
- Promote positive behavior and communicate clearly and respectfully with students and staff.
- Collaborate effectively with teachers and school personnel to support daily operations.
- Demonstrate initiative, reliability, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Complete assigned tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
- Trained in the proper operation of cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Certified in the safe handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals in compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and healthy learning environment for students and staff.
Owner / Cleaning Services Company
Self-Employed
Santa Fe, NM
03.2007 - 09.2015
- Owned and operated a residential and commercial cleaning company for 8 years, providing consistent, high-quality services.
- Supervised and led a team of employees, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and strict quality control standards.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff on professional cleaning procedures, equipment operation, and safe chemical handling in compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated job scheduling, managed supply inventory, and maintained proper equipment maintenance.
- Implemented safety protocols and maintained high customer satisfaction through reliable and detail-oriented service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
SFCC
Santa Fe, NM05-2025
Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration / Trabajo en Equipo y Colaboración – Works effectively with colleagues, students, and supervisors to achieve common goals; fosters positive relationships and open communication / Trabaja eficazmente con colegas, estudiantes y supervisores para alcanzar objetivos comunes; fomenta relaciones positivas y comunicación abierta
- Leadership & Staff Management / Liderazgo y Gestión de Personal – Experienced in supervising, training, and guiding teams to ensure high-quality work and accountability / Experiencia supervisando, capacitando y guiando equipos para garantizar trabajo de alta calidad y responsabilidad
- Problem-Solving & Initiative / Resolución de Problemas e Iniciativa – Identifies issues proactively, takes appropriate action, and implements solutions efficiently / Identifica problemas de manera proactiva, toma medidas adecuadas e implementa soluciones de manera eficiente
- Safety & Chemical Handling / Seguridad y Manejo de Químicos – Knowledgeable in safe operation of cleaning equipment and proper handling of chemicals according to safety regulations / Conocimiento en operación segura de equipos de limpieza y manejo correcto de químicos según normas de seguridad
- Organization & Time Management / Organización y Gestión del Tiempo – Skilled at scheduling, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment / Hábil para organizar horarios, priorizar tareas y mantener un ambiente limpio y ordenado
- Communication / Comunicación – Strong ability to listen attentively, give clear instructions, and interact respectfully with students and staff / Capacidad de escuchar atentamente, dar instrucciones claras e interactuar respetuosamente con estudiantes y personal
Timeline
Teacher Assistant 111
Kids Campus
11.2021 - Current
Custodian
SFCC
09.2015 - 11.2022
Owner / Cleaning Services Company
Self-Employed
03.2007 - 09.2015
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
SFCC