Maritza Villafuerte
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Committed Waldorf community member with a history of meeting the school's needs for the past 5 years. Roles have included Teacher Assistant and Lead Teacher in Early Childhood, Substitute for the Grades, Health Aide, Administrative Support, Facilities Coordinator, and Grounds Coordinator. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations as they arise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Coordinator
Waldorf School of DuPage
Warrenville, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinate implementation of safety drills.
- Manage facility operations and upkeep at the school.
- Co-manage the front office, ensuring a warm, clean, welcoming environment.
- Greet and welcome guests and visitors upon arrival in a professional manner; Oversee the sign-in of visitors.
- Provide administrative support to front office team members and faculty support to teachers.
- Provide health aide to children who are sent to the Health Aide office with injuries or symptoms.
- Track and record students' and teachers' daily attendance.
- Manage incoming calls.
- Assist customers in purchasing items from the school store using Square.
- Maintain physical presence in the front office during school hours except as needed to meet additional duties: ie.) lead school tours, teach four classes a week, and substitute teach went there is a need.
- Develop relationships with students, parents and faculty with the intention of creating and maintaining harmony.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
The Waldorf School of DuPage
Warrenville, IL
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Assisted and supported the lead teacher in forming and managing the class throughout the school year.
- Provided nurturing care and supervision to children aged 3-6 years old.
- Helped maintain a safe and secure environment in the classroom by monitoring student behavior.
- Encouraged students to interact positively with each other; Intervened when necessary to help resolve conflicts between students.
- Assisted in managing transitions between different activities throughout the day.
- Prepared daily meals for the children and assisted with mealtime routines.
- Engaged with parents at parent-teacher conferences about their child's progress.
- Accompanied teachers on field trips as an extra set of hands.
- Attended weekly Early Childhood meetings and Faculty meetings.
- Lead the afternoon portion of the class until dismissal.
Homemaker
N/A
West Chicago, IL
07.2006 - 09.2019
- Successfully raised three children, instilling invaluable values in them.
- Effectively managed household finances including budgeting and bill payment.
- Managed and executed grocery shopping duties along with meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the household.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Photography
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL06-2003
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Cash Handling
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Summer Series 2023 Intro To Waldorf EC Education Certificate from Sunbridge Institute, June 2023
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Red Cross Certificate, March 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Facilities Coordinator
Waldorf School of DuPage
01.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
The Waldorf School of DuPage
09.2019 - 12.2023
Homemaker
N/A
07.2006 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Photography
Columbia College Chicago
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