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Natasha Garcia

Hot Springs,AR

Summary

Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Weekend House Manager

Recovery Point Ministry
02.2019 - 02.2022
  • Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
  • Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
  • Maintained positive living environment through following program protocols and established a nurturing atmosphere that proved beneficial to both visitors and residents.

Administrative Assistant

The Clearspring
03.2019 - 05.2020
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.

Lead Preschool Teacher

123s And ABCs Learning Center
05.2014 - 08.2018
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Title 1 Paraprofessional

Carthage Primary School
08.2009 - 11.2011
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.

Education

Bachelor's of Theology And Ministry - Biblical Studies

School of Urban Missions
El Dorado Hills, CA
03.2024

High School Diploma -

Carthage High School
Carthage, TX
05.2001

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Imaginative Play Promotion
  • Activity Demonstrations
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Individual Student Instruction
  • Classroom Rules Establishment
  • Bilingual

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

The Clearspring
03.2019 - 05.2020

Weekend House Manager

Recovery Point Ministry
02.2019 - 02.2022

Lead Preschool Teacher

123s And ABCs Learning Center
05.2014 - 08.2018

Title 1 Paraprofessional

Carthage Primary School
08.2009 - 11.2011

Bachelor's of Theology And Ministry - Biblical Studies

School of Urban Missions

High School Diploma -

Carthage High School

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