Lismary Velasquez-colon
Hampton,GA
Summary
Compassionate Assistant Teacher known for ability to complete tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Possess specialized skills in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Excel in communication, adaptability, and patience, ensuring positive learning environments and fostering educational growth. Hardworking professional helps teachers and staff with clerical or classroom needs. Brings focused and reliable approach with good technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Supportive and organized with good multitasking skills. Studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching material using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Rosa's childcare
Jonesboro, G.a
11.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's development and progress.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Cosmetologist
Dominican hair styles
Riverdale, G.a
09.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed appointments through scheduling software program.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Trained new staff members on salon policies and procedures.
- Provided consultations to clients on beauty treatments, products and services.
- Ensured proper sanitation practices were followed at all times.
- Educated clients on proper skin care techniques and products.
- Maintained accurate records of customer services provided.
- Performed haircuts, coloring, highlighting and styling techniques.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their new hairstyles at home.
- Performed scalp treatments to improve hair health and texture.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the beauty industry.
- Carried out waxing services for eyebrows, legs, arms and other body parts.
- Assisted senior stylists with complex color formulations.
- Applied makeup for special occasions such as weddings or proms.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate retail products for their needs.
- Promoted additional services or products available in the salon.
- Upsold various treatments or packages when appropriate.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay up-to-date with trends in the industry.
- Created customized hair styles according to client's preferences and facial features.
- Maintained cleanliness of salon equipment and tools.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Met with customers to discuss style preferences and special requirements before treatment.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
- Performed rejuvenation techniques on all types of skin and hair.
- Evaluated client's hair and physical features to determine style and cut plans.
- Assessed client features and preferences to advise personalized makeup and hair styling techniques.
- Designed cleaning schedules and organizational systems for treatment and sales areas.
- Treated customers to shampooing and head massage to promote loyalty.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Introduced customers to cutting-edge beauty trends and products where applicable.
- Maintained relationships with long-term clients while successfully handling daily walk-in appointments.
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Engaged positively with clients to deliver memorable customer experiences that resulted in repeat business.
- Met with new clients and provided successful hair consultations detailing expectations for color, style and cut.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Delivered roots and gloss treatment, balayage highlights, and toning glaze treatment.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Massaged and treated scalp using hands, fingers or vibrating equipment.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Shaped eyebrows and removed facial hair using depilatory cream, tweezers or wax.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Trained or supervised other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
- Shampooed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces.
- Analyzed patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- Applied water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
Cosmetic Beauty Advisor
Sears Department Store
Caguas, Puerto Rico
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Recommended additional items based on customer's individual needs.
- Assisted in the selection of cosmetics, skin care, fragrance and hair care products to meet customer needs.
- Coordinated special events such as beauty makeovers, workshops and seminars.
- Maintained friendly atmosphere in store by engaging customers in conversations about their interests.
- Conducted regular stock checks to identify shortages or out-of-stock items.
- Demonstrated makeup application techniques to customers using a variety of products.
- Displayed merchandise to present visually appealing arrangements that drive sales.
- Recommended merchandise based on expert product knowledge and client preferences.
- Assisted customers in feeling relaxed and comfortable with the process.
- Showed customers how to apply makeup and other products to achieve desired looks.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Sales Representative
Avon at pats place
Stockbridge, G.a
05.2007 - 01.2008
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of orders.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for products and services.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential sales opportunities.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Beauty College of America
Forest Park, GA12-2016
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Skills Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom restocking
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavior Modeling
- Safe learning environment
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CDA certifications
- stratford career institute
- master cosmotology license
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Rosa's childcare
11.2015 - Current
Cosmetologist
Dominican hair styles
09.2012 - 11.2014
Cosmetic Beauty Advisor
Sears Department Store
05.2011 - 08.2011
Sales Representative
Avon at pats place
05.2007 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts -
Beauty College of America