Lourdes Rivera-Velazquez
Rockville,MD
Summary
Professional with background in leadership and operational excellence, ready to drive strategic initiatives and streamline processes. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to evolving demands. Expertise spans project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder communication. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
07.2023 - Current
- Enroll new families
- Provide tours for potential families
- Maintain positive relationships with all staff, students, and families
- Arrange all summer activities for camp
- Direct and plan all events that occur at the center
- Respond to inquiries via phone or online
- Create schedules for staff
Lead Teacher Pre-K / Pre-School
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Lesson planned for each week
- Followed strict sanitizing guideline
- Provided co-teachers with materials in my absence
- Assisted with toilet training
- Adhered to all active supervision guidelines and safe sleep practices
Teaching Assistant – Pre-primary Classroom
Montessori Academy of Virginia
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted lead teacher in day-to-day tasks
- Monitored lunch / snack times
- Reinforced lessons in small groups
- Monitored children during lesson time/recess
- Enforced learning following Montessori guidelines
- Provided a safe space for the students to learn and grow
Administrative Assistant - Temp
Enobrac Plumbing
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Handled high call volumes
- Dispatched work teams to job sites
- Wrote proposals for small, contracted work
- Keep office inventory stocked
- Send and receive bids on an as need bases
Front Desk Associate
The Point Hotel & Casino
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Answer phones
- Make reservations
- File guest information
- Communicate guest information with front desk staff
Education
Bachelor of Art - English, Creative writing
The City College of New York
01.2017
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- Works well individually
- Works well with others
- Adaptable to different work environments
Certification
-CPR
- 45 Hr Growth & Development
- 45 Hr Preschool
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Quote
You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.
Franklin P. Adams
Timeline
Assistant Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
07.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher Pre-K / Pre-School
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2022 - 07.2023
Teaching Assistant – Pre-primary Classroom
Montessori Academy of Virginia
08.2019 - 08.2020
Administrative Assistant - Temp
Enobrac Plumbing
12.2018 - 04.2019
Front Desk Associate
The Point Hotel & Casino
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Art - English, Creative writing
The City College of New York
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