Mardelle Saldaña
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Specialized in programs: Direct Instruction, Eureka Math and Wit and Wisdom
- Ages: 4 - 6 years old.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
- Developed curriculum-aligned assessments to accurately measure student understanding and skill level.
Administrative Assistant and Youth Director
Life Church of San Antonio
05.2016 - 05.2024
- Admin - Helping organize files and working hand in hand with the pastors and other staff
- Youth director - oversee the youth ministry of 30-60 youth members
- Ages: Children's ministry: newborn - 5th grade ; Youth group: Middle school - college freshmen.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Coordinated and attended annual church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
- Increased youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests.
Instructor
Be A Champion
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Help run the after school program
- In charge of the pre-k and kindergarten kids and helping them with their homework
- Ages: 4-6 years old
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Teacher Assistant I
PreK 4 SA
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Ages: 4 and 5 years old
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Recruitment Counselor
Baptist University of the Americas
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Work Study position - Recruiting students for the university by attending various events throughout the semester.
Sales Representative
FAMSA
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Assist customers with questions or concerns they may have on furniture, electronics or mattresses and sell to them.
Child Caregiver and Cook
Genesis Learning Center and Daycare
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Provide care for infants and toddlers including changing, feeding and comforting and planned activities and play area for toddlers
Customer Service Representative
Convergys
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Answer inbound customer calls, and providing them with billing or technical support.
AVID Tutor
IDEA Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Work with students and focus on specific objectives as well as provide additional practice, guidance, and one-on-one attention
- Meet with core teachers weekly to decide on objectives to be taught
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Behavior
Baptist University of The Americas
San Antonio, TX06.2023
High School Diploma -
IDEA Frontier College Preparatory
Brownsville, TX05.2012
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
07.2020 - 05.2024
Instructor
Be A Champion
08.2017 - 05.2018
Teacher Assistant I
PreK 4 SA
10.2016 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant and Youth Director
Life Church of San Antonio
05.2016 - 05.2024
Recruitment Counselor
Baptist University of the Americas
01.2016 - 06.2016
Sales Representative
FAMSA
06.2015 - 12.2015
Child Caregiver and Cook
Genesis Learning Center and Daycare
06.2014 - 05.2015
Customer Service Representative
Convergys
09.2013 - 01.2014
AVID Tutor
IDEA Public Schools
10.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Human Behavior
Baptist University of The Americas
High School Diploma -
IDEA Frontier College Preparatory