Maria Rodriguez
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Versatile individual with experience in administrative support at a Law Firm, costumer service as barista, and dedication to community service through preschool volunteering. Recognized for academic excellence with multiple honors in High School as well as Certifications. Excels in diverse environments and eager to contribute skills and enthusiasm to new opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Kenneth B. Schurr, P.A
Coral Gables, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Managed attorney caseloads ensuring timely completion of assignments within established deadlines.
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
HIALEAH, FL
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
St. Albans Child Enrichment Center
Coral Gables, Florida
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with teachers on various projects related to curriculum planning.
- Organized and facilitated educational activities, such as arts and crafts, story time, music, and outdoor play.
- Followed classroom procedures for emergency situations.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized learning plans for each student.
- Provided guidance and support to students during class activities.
- Supported teachers by helping them manage classrooms effectively during transitions between lessons or activities.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated age-appropriate games, songs, stories and other activities.
- Assisted in maintaining an orderly classroom environment free from distractions.
- Supervised children at all times to ensure safety and well-being.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among the students.
- Maintained flexibility to work with children of various ages, different personalities and in different roles.
- Helped children make positive behavior choices by moderating interactions and modeling appropriate behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
Coral Gables, FL05-2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida International University
Miami, FLSome College (No Degree) -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Confidentiality
- Client Service and Support
- Office Management
- Organizational Efficiency
- CPR Training
- Child Development Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Learning Strategies
- Child Safety
- Afterschool Program Leadership
- Social Skills Development
- Bilingual
- First Aid
- Group Instruction
- Data Collection
- Skill Development
Certification
- Children Development Associates
- Staff Credential
- Registered Behavior Technician (Since November 2023)
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Kenneth B. Schurr, P.A
03.2023 - Current
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
06.2022 - 05.2023
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
St. Albans Child Enrichment Center
08.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Coral Gables Senior High School
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida International University
Some College (No Degree) -
Miami Dade College
- Children Development Associates
- Staff Credential
- Registered Behavior Technician (Since November 2023)
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