Linda Martinez
HAWTHORNE,California
Summary
Motivated professional offering Bachelors in Human Services. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines every time. Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre K Teacher
Humble Hearts Academy
04.2022 - Current
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- 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.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Volunteer Area Co-leader
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
06.2015 - Current
- Directed and supervised staff performance.
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Instructed staff on procedures for handling difficult transactions.
- Established, enforced and optimized departmental procedures and goals to optimize team performance and productivity.
Head Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Redondo Union High School
02.2013 - 06.2019
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions, and other events.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship, and performance principles.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
Volunteer
1736 Family Crisis Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Women and Children Domestic Violence Shelter (40 Hours Domestic Violence training)
- Performed wide range of administrative, analytical, and support duties and functions relating to various aspects of organization.
- Assisted with facilities maintenance, basic cleaning and trash removal.
- Processed, organized, and conducted inventory of various donated goods.
- Answered phone calls and actively listened to callers to reply to inquiries or direct caller to appropriate personnel.
Energy Technician Residential Apprentice
Southern California Gas Company
09.2007 - 04.2008
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Restored gas service for customers as well as turned off gas for customers needing these repairs
- Also, entered data for company records and helped assist customer repair volume tickets.
- Performed service maintenance and basic repairs to keep equipment in good working order.
Cashier
Southern California Gas Company
04.2004 - 09.2007
- Additional responsibilities include: data entry, customer service, and balancing high volumes of currency.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
Meter Reader Technician
Southern Company Gas
03.2003 - 04.2004
- Read and recorded information on over 1000+ Gas meters daily.
- Assessed meters for cracks and other issues, repairing problems on spot and testing repairs for proper functionality.
- Reported hazardous or unreadable meters to supervisor to resolve issues.
- Designed efficient routes to visit over 100+ properties daily.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
Capella University
BSHS Graduate -
University of Phoenix
01.2013
Certification of Completion for Massage Therapist 150 hours completed for certificate -
04.1999
Early Childhood Education
El Camino Community College, Healing Arts College
Torrance, CA01.1999
Graduate -
Hawthorne High School
01.1995
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Practice management compliance
- Cross-disciplinary engagement
- Patient satisfaction delivery
- Relationship development
- Planning and development
- Research leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Class Reading
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Imaginative Play Promotion
Certification
- CPR/AED/First-Aid Training
April 2022
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pre K Teacher
Humble Hearts Academy
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer Area Co-leader
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
06.2015 - Current
Head Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Redondo Union High School
02.2013 - 06.2019
Volunteer
1736 Family Crisis Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
Energy Technician Residential Apprentice
Southern California Gas Company
09.2007 - 04.2008
Cashier
Southern California Gas Company
04.2004 - 09.2007
Meter Reader Technician
Southern Company Gas
03.2003 - 04.2004
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
Capella University
BSHS Graduate -
University of Phoenix
Certification of Completion for Massage Therapist 150 hours completed for certificate -
Early Childhood Education
El Camino Community College, Healing Arts College
Graduate -
Hawthorne High School
- CPR/AED/First-Aid Training
April 2022
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