Melanie Garcia
Austin ,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Thinkery, excelling in relationship building and program evaluation. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and enhancing organizational growth through critical thinking. Recognized for mentoring new educators and implementing effective communication strategies, ensuring a positive impact on student development and program success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Thinkery
02.2025 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Nanny/ House Manager
HomePay
Austin Tx
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
Programs Specialist
Thinkery
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 04.2024
- Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
- Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery and inform program development efforts.
- Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Enrolled students to our school.
- Audited staff and students paper work each month.
- Scanning and making folders for each individual
Assistant Director
Elsass Academy
Austin Tx
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
Administrative Assistant
Capital City Kids
Austin Tx
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Activities Assistant
Dittmar Recreation Center
Austin Tx
07.2013 - 08.2016
- After school care
- Preschool teacher
- Front desk coverage
- Answering phones
- Taking payments
Education
Diploma -
Del Valle High School
Del Valle, TX06.2013
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Verbal and written communication
- Assessment administration
- Organizational growth
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Thinkery
02.2025 - Current
Nanny/ House Manager
HomePay
04.2024 - 02.2025
Programs Specialist
Thinkery
01.2020 - 04.2024
Assistant Director
Elsass Academy
08.2018 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Capital City Kids
03.2016 - 08.2018
Activities Assistant
Dittmar Recreation Center
07.2013 - 08.2016
Diploma -
Del Valle High School