Michelle Vargas
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
After Care Teacher/Paraprofessional
Somerset Oaks Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Floor Staff Member
Regal Cinemas
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Communication with customers professionally and proactively to provide product information and advice.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
AfterCare Counselor/SummerCamp Counselor Volunteer
Tuff Martial Arts Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL06.2025
High School Diploma -
Somerset Academy Charter High School
Homestead, FL05.2023
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid and CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
After Care Teacher/Paraprofessional
Somerset Oaks Academy
08.2023 - Current
Floor Staff Member
Regal Cinemas
06.2023 - 08.2023
AfterCare Counselor/SummerCamp Counselor Volunteer
Tuff Martial Arts Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Somerset Academy Charter High School