Maria Cerceda
Boulder,CO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at New Horizon Academy, excelling in curriculum planning and effective communication. Enhanced onboarding processes and school culture through innovative training programs and team-building activities. Adept at multitasking and cross-functional collaboration, driving positive outcomes. Recognized for fostering strong relationships and mentoring new teachers. Overall a positive person, I love to work and work together with my team. When I’m asked to make something happen by a dead line I make it happen.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Onboarding Coordinator
New Horizon Academy
Broomfield, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
- Every School Event was planned by me. (Teacher Appreciation Week, Open house, Back to school, etc.)
- Made sure to implement the whole school family and created a positive work space and strong school family.
- Improved company culture by incorporating team-building activities into onboarding program.
- Supported new employees through effective onboarding, training, and mentorship initiatives.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
ECE Teacher
New Horizon Academy
Broomfield, CO
03.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education process.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social skills development and positive school culture.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
ECE Teacher
Primrose
Lafayette, CO
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Cashier
Home Depot
Boulder, CO
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Front Range Community College
Fairview High School
Boulder, CO05.2019
Skills
- Multitasking skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum planning
- Coordinating schedules
- Responsible and dependable
Accomplishments
Been nominated as Teacher Of Distinction for two years in a row
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Onboarding Coordinator
New Horizon Academy
01.2024 - Current
ECE Teacher
New Horizon Academy
03.2021 - Current
ECE Teacher
Primrose
10.2020 - 12.2021
Cashier
Home Depot
01.2018 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Front Range Community College
Fairview High School