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NATASHA VELEZ

NEW YORK

Summary

Self-starter who meets project deadlines and requirements while performing multiple tasks within fast- paced environments. Respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances; evaluate problems, make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Harlem Children Zone
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.

Administrative Assistant

Edwin Gould for Children and Families Services
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • 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.

Per Diem Youth Speaker

Administration for Children's Services
08.2014 - 08.2014
  • Planned or direct development or communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments or agenda
  • Established or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups
  • Coached client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees
  • Conferred with production or support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements or promotions
  • Conferred with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions
  • Arranged public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill

Parent Leadership Curriculum Trainee

The Child Welfare Organization Project
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Orient parents to their rights and responsibilities within the child welfare system
  • Engage in policy analysis and systematic change through organizing
  • Empowered parents to lead other parents and educators in efforts to raise student achievement
  • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures
  • Helped coach parents to overcome feelings about lacking relevant skills to help with their children's education
  • Aided parents in understanding how techniques use in schools to teach their children could be applied at home

Administrative Volunteer Work

The Child Welfare Organization Project
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Used computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
  • Answered telephones and gave information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
  • Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
  • Greeted visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
  • Maintained scheduling and event calendars
  • Scheduled and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors
  • Duplication of correspondence or other printed material

Education

Parent Leadership Curriculum -

Child Welfare Organization Project
New York, NY
08.2014

Visit Host Training and Certification -

Administration for Children's Services
New York, NY
06.2014

Credits earned in Business Administration -

Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
09.2007

General Equivalency Diploma -

Children’s Aid Society
New York, NY
08.2004

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Audience engagement
  • Event moderation
  • Keynote delivery
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Professional Overview - Highlights

  • Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
  • Ability to effectively interface with peers as well as executive level management.
  • Excellent organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requests.
  • Demonstrates business knowledge, perspective and ethical behavior.
  • Type 35 wpm, Proficient Microsoft Suites.
  • Applied experienced in Social Networking platforms.

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Harlem Children Zone
01.2021 - 03.2022

Per Diem Youth Speaker

Administration for Children's Services
08.2014 - 08.2014

Parent Leadership Curriculum Trainee

The Child Welfare Organization Project
06.2014 - 08.2014

Administrative Volunteer Work

The Child Welfare Organization Project
06.2014 - 08.2014

Administrative Assistant

Edwin Gould for Children and Families Services
01.2014 - 05.2019

Parent Leadership Curriculum -

Child Welfare Organization Project

Visit Host Training and Certification -

Administration for Children's Services

Credits earned in Business Administration -

Borough of Manhattan Community College

General Equivalency Diploma -

Children’s Aid Society
NATASHA VELEZ