Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Hi, I’m
Kimberly Alvarado
Irving,TX
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Irving ISDIrving, TX
Temporary Campus Support Specialist 1(6th grade Science)
08 2023 - 05 2024
Job overview
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
Irving ISDIrving, TX
Campus Secretary (long-term substitute)
07 2022 - 01 2023
Job overview
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- worked with systems aesop, munis, etc.
Irving ISDIrving, TX
Guest Educator
05 2022 - 01 2023
Job overview
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate feedback for improvement.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional choices, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Promoted cultural competency among students through exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences within the classroom setting.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a disciplined and positive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best teaching practices and trends in education.
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing diverse instructional strategies and multimedia tools.
- Organized extracurricular activities and events to promote a well-rounded educational experience for students.
Simply Smarts Learning CenterIrving, TX
Infant Teacher
07 2021 - 07 2022
Job overview
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Supported the emotional needs of infants through consistent care, comfort, and validation of feelings.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Fostered independence by encouraging self-help skills such as feeding, dressing, and toileting.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
Dental ArtistryIrving, TX
Office Manager
05.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Over seeing the schedule
- In putting insurance payments
- Sending out billing payments for services to insurance companies
- Opening up the office
- Checking in/ Checking out patients
- Answering phones and relaying important information to the doctor
Mint DentistryFort Worth, TX
Scheduling Coordinator and confirmation specialist
07.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Utilizing tools such as open dental to schedule patients and answer questions
- Calling out to patients to make sure they are able to make their appointment
- HIPPA trained
- Participate in the daily maintenance and cleanliness of the work place
- Attend weekly meetings and assist with strategy plans for the week.
First Class Learning CenterIrving, TX
Daycare Teacher Aide
03 2020 - 07 2020
Job overview
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Alliance One/NTTADallas, TX
Customer Service/Collections Specialist/ Team Lead/Trainer
05.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Receiving credit card payments from customers over the phone
- Signing up customers for toll tag accounts to help reduce their toll charge rates
- Used excel to create spreadsheets for daily reports and numbers on performance of the team
- Attend weekly meetings and assist with strategy plans for the week.
Irving ISDIrving, TX
Paraprofessional Educator
02 2023 - 08 2023
Job overview
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
Education
Dallas County Community College
Bachelor's EC- Grade 6 from Education
07.2027
University Overview
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Friendly nature
- Sorting and labeling
- Documentation expertise
- Relationship building
- Clerical support
- Administrative support
- Clear oral/written communication
- Mail handling
- Expense reporting
- Scheduling
- Team Bonding
- Performance improvement
- Bookkeeping
- Budgeting
- Office management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Coordination
- Google Workspace
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- MS Office
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Progress reporting
- Grading assignments
- Behavior Management
- Individual and group instruction
- Student safety
- Student and parent relations
- Student assessments
- Mentoring students
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- received Teacher Leadership award for the 23-24 school year
Certification
- Educational Aide I through TEA.
Timeline
Office Manager
Dental Artistry
05.2021 - 07.2021
Scheduling Coordinator and confirmation specialist
Mint Dentistry
07.2020 - 03.2021
Customer Service/Collections Specialist/ Team Lead/Trainer
Alliance One/NTTA
05.2018 - 03.2020
Temporary Campus Support Specialist 1(6th grade Science)
Irving ISD
08 2023 - 05 2024
Campus Secretary (long-term substitute)
Irving ISD
07 2022 - 01 2023
Guest Educator
Irving ISD
05 2022 - 01 2023
Infant Teacher
Simply Smarts Learning Center
07 2021 - 07 2022
Daycare Teacher Aide
First Class Learning Center
03 2020 - 07 2020
Paraprofessional Educator
Irving ISD
02 2023 - 08 2023
Dallas County Community College
Bachelor's EC- Grade 6 from Education