Lismeiry Garcia
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Livingston, NJ
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Trained new staff members on instructional methods, curriculum implementation, and classroom procedures.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in two-year-olds.
- Supervised classroom staff including assigning duties and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Facilitated parent and teacher meetings to discuss student behavior issues or progress updates.
- Assisted teachers in developing positive relationships with children through active listening and appropriate responses.
- Implemented strategies to ensure that all students had equal access to educational resources regardless of their background or ability level.
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
Newark, NJ
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities.
- Moderated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or areas of concern.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
Assistant Store Manager
Finish Line, Inc
Paramus, NJ
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Teacher's Assistant
Apple Montessori Schools
Wayne, NJ
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
Administrative Secretary
Embarque Apollo Shipping
Paterson, NJ
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Communicated with customers via email and telephone to respond to inquiries, direct calls to proper personnel and confirm deliveries
- Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management and proofread documentation to provide error-free correspondence
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication
- Filed and updated employee, customer and external partner contact information into company database
- Conducted accounts receivable duties by invoicing, researching chargebacks and analyzing discrepancies and reconciliations
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
Education
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education -
Passaic County Community College
05.2026
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Supervision
- Classroom Management
- Attendance Monitoring
- Classroom Supervision
- Classroom Supply Management
- Student Assessments
- Progress Monitoring
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
08.2024 - 10.2024
Teacher's Assistant
The Learning Experience
12.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Apple Montessori Schools
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Finish Line, Inc
09.2020 - 11.2023
Administrative Secretary
Embarque Apollo Shipping
09.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education -
Passaic County Community College
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