Kristyn Cruz
Yulee,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional experienced in managing daily routines and supporting educational activities. Proven ability to implement effective behavioral strategies and maintain organized environments that promote children’s safety, engagement, and development. Highly organized and dependable, with a strong track record of balancing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to support team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
10.2025 - Current
- Managed daily schedules and routines, optimizing time for educational and recreational activities.
- Implemented behavioral strategies that improved child discipline and emotional regulation.
- Coordinated playdates and social interactions, strengthening children's social skills and friendships.
- Oversaw household logistics, including budgeting and meal planning, ensuring efficient resource management.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Toddler Teacher
Early Impressions @ Blackrock
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's growth and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored junior teachers in classroom management techniques and educational best practices.
- Designed creative activities that encouraged exploration and hands-on learning experiences.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
Records Specialist
Nassau County Clerk of Courts
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed records retrieval and processing for court documentation, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Conducted audits of records to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with various departments to streamline record-keeping processes, reducing processing time.
- Scanned paper records to transfer to digital filing systems.
- Recorded and maintained accurate meeting minutes for multiple departmental meetings.
- Organized and archived documents according to compliance standards.
Contracting Assistant
UniTrust Financial Group
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated contract documentation and compliance processes for streamlined operations.
- Assisted in data entry and management of financial documents to ensure accuracy.
- Reviewed contracts for completeness, identifying discrepancies and proposing corrections.
- Streamlined contract management processes by organizing and maintaining a comprehensive database of contracts.
- Ensured timely execution of contracts by tracking deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and escalating issues as needed.
- Improved communication between departments, ensuring timely updates on contract statuses and requirements.
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to promote cognitive and emotional development in children.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to design and implement lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive, safe environment conducive to learning.
- Observed and assessed student progress, adapting strategies to meet individual educational needs effectively.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement of classroom practices and student outcomes.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Administrative Assistant
UniTrust Financial Group
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees, providing essential training materials and support resources.
- Supported project management initiatives by tracking deadlines and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Developed and executed social media strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Managed content calendars, ensuring timely delivery of posts and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- Created visually appealing graphics for use in social media posts, increasing user engagement and shareability.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and candidate profiles.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline recruitment processes and enhance candidate experience.
- Conducted in-depth interviews to assess candidates' skills, cultural fit, and qualifications.
Barista
Starbucks
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Crafted high-quality beverages while adhering to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
- Operated espresso machines and brewing equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
- Trained new baristas on operational procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours, enhancing service speed.
Key Holder
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Led daily store operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product presentation.
- Trained and mentored new team members on company policies and customer service standards.
- Managed cash register operations, processed transactions accurately, and balanced registers at end of shifts.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays to enhance customer shopping experience.
Guest Advocate
Target
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted guests with inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a welcoming environment, promoting guest satisfaction through positive interactions.
- Resolved guest concerns promptly, employing problem-solving skills to ensure issues were addressed effectively.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, maintaining positive relationships with guests while adhering to company policies.
- Assisted coworkers when needed in various departments in order to maintain smooth functioning of the store.
- Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
OnlineSkills
- Friendly and respectful
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Child supervision
- Child safety
- Emotional support
- Lesson planning
- Group leadership
- Team building
- Activity planning
- Child development
Timeline
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employeed
10.2025 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Early Impressions @ Blackrock
08.2025 - 10.2025
Records Specialist
Nassau County Clerk of Courts
07.2024 - 10.2024
Contracting Assistant
UniTrust Financial Group
05.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
11.2022 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant
UniTrust Financial Group
03.2021 - 07.2022
Barista
Starbucks
09.2020 - 03.2021
Key Holder
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
03.2020 - 11.2020
Guest Advocate
Target
12.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School