Lenora Martinez
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Pojoaque Valley Schools
Santa Fe , NM
01.2021 - Current
Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club
Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club
Santa Fe , NM
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided guidance on developing programs that are age-appropriate and culturally relevant.
- Assisted in budgeting process by researching potential grant opportunities and preparing grant applications.
- Conducted regular meetings with program staff to discuss challenges faced in day-to-day operations of the organization.
- Monitored progress of all programs within the Girls Program portfolio ensuring successful outcomes are achieved within established timelines.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to youth programming and safety standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Provided oversight and direction regarding development of new curriculum materials designed specifically for use in girls' programs and activities offered by organization.
- Cultivated relationships with current and prospective sponsors and partners in order to secure additional funding sources for ongoing programming needs throughout year.
- Facilitated communication between board members and executive leadership team regarding strategic plans for growth and expansion of overall organization's reach into communities where it serves girls most directly through its programs.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Teacher
Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center
Santa Fe, NM
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted with the preparation of club events, including setup and takedown of equipment.
- Organized and maintained all paperwork related to club operations.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies needed for day-to-day operations of the club.
- Developed detailed reports on club activities, membership trends, and budgeting needs.
- Supervised staff members during their shifts to ensure they followed proper procedures.
- Implemented strategies designed to increase member engagement through special events or activities.
- Analyzed feedback from members on services offered by the club in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Welcomed, greeted and interacted with members and guests and verified proper equipment operation.
- Remained up to date on emergency practices and procedures to guide patrons to safety if necessary.
- Reported required maintenance or repairs to management and maintained supply inventory.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Monitored security cameras throughout the facility to detect any suspicious activity.
- Managed membership accounts by verifying information and updating records in a timely manner.
- Performed cash handling duties such as processing payments, issuing receipts, and balancing daily transactions.
- Provided customer service support to members and guests at the front desk.
Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council
Nambe Pueblo Head Start
Santa Fe , NM
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Preschool Teacher
Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center
Santa Fe, NM
07.2001 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern New Mexico College
Española, NM05-2021
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Common core
- Community involvement
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Organization
- Curriculum Development
- Behavior Management
- Health and safety
- Classroom Instruction
- Student assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Social-emotional learning
- Early Reading
- Multicultural education
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Pojoaque Valley Schools
01.2021 - Current
Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club
Pueblo of Pojoaque Boys & Girls Club
10.2017 - 01.2021
Teacher
Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center
06.2014 - 10.2017
Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council
Nambe Pueblo Head Start
08.2013 - 05.2014
Preschool Teacher
Pueblo of Pojoaque Early Childhood Center
07.2001 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern New Mexico College
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