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Mckenzy Rivas

Porter,Indiana

Summary

Compassionate, creative, caring, patient and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Duneland Family Y M C A
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Assistant Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
02.2018 - 12.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Crown Point, IN
05.2024

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Child Development
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Lesson development
  • Staff Development
  • Cultural Competency
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Standards Development
  • Behavior Management

Certification

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Duneland Family Y M C A
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
02.2018 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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