Norma Zacate
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Skilled and educated professional with national and international teaching experience with kids from babies to teenagers. Committed to helping children reach their full potential by fostering a supportive learning environment. Experienced in facilitating an engaging classroom learning experience through organized lessons and personalized learning plans. Committed to helping children reach their full potential by development a supportive learning environment. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Local Childcare Consultant
Cultural care aupair
Fairfax, VA
10.2015 - Current
- Represent the Cultural Care Au Pair program locally
- Support host families and au pairs during the course of their year together
- Organize, mediate, be diplomatic, a marketer and an advocate
- Working closely with host families and au pairs
- Marketing the Cultural Care Au Pair program
- Year-round support both host families and Au Pairs
- Screening and interviewing host families
- Overseeing compliance with regulations.
Payroll Specialist
Fitness Connection
McLean, VA
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,500 employees in 2 different states
- Full understanding of federal and state tax calculations
- Prepare and submit manual payroll checks and direct deposits
- Voiding and reversing issued checks
- Collect banking information for direct deposit setup
- Maintain and document all payroll records
- Process withholding orders, garnishments, and tax levies in accordance with federal and state laws for employees
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll deductions, issues, or concerns.
Private Spanish Tutor
Private Tutoring
McLean, VA
06.2011 - 10.2016
- Established positive relationships with students by providing encouragement and feedback.
- Corrected errors made by students during class discussions or presentations.
- Explained cultural aspects related to the Spanish language as part of lessons.
- Encouraged students' participation by creating engaging activities that promoted active learning.
- Instructed students on grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading comprehension and writing skills.
- Provided private Spanish tutoring to students of all ages and levels of knowledge.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Fitness Connection
McLean, VA
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Processing of payments and financial transactions to suppliers and obtaining goods and services from suppliers promptly
- Liaising with finance officers and suppliers concerning stock management, financial records and accounts.
Bilingual Spanish Teacher
Hola Baby
Arlington, VA
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Advised parents on how they can support their children's language development at home.
- Fostered an inclusive environment where all students felt comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish language conversations.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure they were aware of their children's progress in Spanish classes.
- Encouraged students to practice their Spanish language skills outside of class through reading materials, videos, and audio recordings.
- Taught Spanish language classes to students of various ages and abilities in a private setting.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
GLOBAL CONSULTING GROUP.
Arlington, VA
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Support team of 20 geographically-dispersed consultants
- Maintain travel and expense accounts
- Collect and assemble tax filing documentation
- Maintain client records, and conduct customer satisfaction surveys
- Assist President with updates to marketing material.
Au Pair
Au Pair in America
Washington, DC
01.2010 - 01.2011
- International cultural exchange program
- Participant as a caretaker for American children.
Treasurer/Manager
Group Maquinas de Colombia
Ibagué, Tolima
07.2006 - 11.2009
- Manage and control financial and economic resources; Create, promote and perform business strategies.
ESL Teacher
FREELISH ACADEMY
Bogue, KS
02.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all students regardless of cultural background or ability level.
- Designed creative games that facilitate language development while also being fun for students.
- Incorporated real world applications into lessons whenever possible so that students can apply what they have learned outside the classroom.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
MBA - Management
Strayer University
Arlington, VA01.2014
Business English Course - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
California University - Calums
Falls Church, VA01.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
Universidad De Ibague
Colombia01.2007
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Microsoft Skype
- Microsoft Outlook
- Classroom planning
- Whole group learning
- Interactive learning
- Written communication and customer service
- Internet research
- Transcription
- Learning assessments
Personal Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
- Spanish, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Fitness Connection
12.2015 - 01.2018
Local Childcare Consultant
Cultural care aupair
10.2015 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Fitness Connection
11.2013 - 12.2014
Bilingual Spanish Teacher
Hola Baby
01.2012 - 10.2014
Private Spanish Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2011 - 10.2016
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
GLOBAL CONSULTING GROUP.
04.2011 - 11.2013
Au Pair
Au Pair in America
01.2010 - 01.2011
Treasurer/Manager
Group Maquinas de Colombia
07.2006 - 11.2009
ESL Teacher
FREELISH ACADEMY
02.2006 - 06.2009
MBA - Management
Strayer University
Business English Course - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
California University - Calums
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
Universidad De Ibague
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