I enjoy
- Baking
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Music
- Reading
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Mindfulness Practices
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Doing Arts and Crafts
- Disney
- learning New Things
Lara Ortiz
Lake Grove,NY
Summary
Dedicated Teacher's Assistant with expertise in classroom management, individualized instruction, and promoting positive relationships among students and faculty. Committed to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through effective communication and mentorship.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Suffolk County Community Collage Association
Selden, NY
08.1995 - Current
- Assisted educators in lesson planning and classroom management to enhance student learning experiences.
- Supported diverse learners through individualized instruction, fostering academic growth and engagement.
- Coordinated educational activities and events, promoting collaboration among students and faculty.
- Implemented classroom strategies to improve student participation and retention rates in various subjects.
- Mentored new teaching assistants, sharing best practices for effective classroom support and student interaction.
- Developed instructional materials aligned with curriculum standards, ensuring relevance and accessibility for all students.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing feedback to educators for continuous improvement of instructional methods.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and administration, enhancing the educational environment and community involvement.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
Sales Associate
Target
Sayville, NY
07.2014 - 02.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service, assisting guests with product inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays, ensuring optimal presentation and availability for customers.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, enhancing checkout efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve overall store performance.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to minimize product shortages.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-1995
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
I have worked at the education program for 30 years.
Certification
I am currently CPR And First Aid trained. I also have AED training.
Interests
Timeline
Sales Associate
Target
07.2014 - 02.2019
Teacher's Assistant
Suffolk County Community Collage Association
08.1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk County Community College