Odalis Velez
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Professional educator with significant experience in fostering learning environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Reliable, adaptable, and ready to support dynamic educational needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Daycare & Preschool
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- Facilitated daily classroom management, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address any concerns.
- Implemented educational games and activities that enhanced cognitive skills and creativity.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Housekeeping Manager
HealthCare Services Group
04.2017 - 03.2024
- Purchase, re-order and maintain housekeeping supplies along with inventory
- Plan, Organize and develop the overall operation of department in accordance with federal, state and local standards/guidelines
- Maintained housekeeping budget, while providing billing summaries and expenses for all pre and post events.
- Helped implement new service standards
- Performed numerous inspections to ensure standards were met and exceeded.
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks
- Keeping bathrooms stocked with clean linens, toiletries, and other supplies
- Emptying trash receptacles and disposing of waste
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area
- Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors
- Supervised daily housekeeping operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Developed training programs for staff to enhance cleaning techniques and efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Support specialist
The Arc of Opportunity-Fitchburg, MA
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided exceptional customer support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring needs were met efficiently.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and families to enhance service delivery.
- Assisted in the implementation of personalized support plans tailored to individual client requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address client issues and improve service outcomes.
- Trained new staff on organizational policies, procedures, and best practices for client engagement.
- Led initiatives to streamline communication among team members, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Advocated for client needs within the organization, driving improvements in service quality and responsiveness.
- Monitored program compliance with regulations, ensuring adherence to standards of care and safety protocols.
Cashier
Walmart-Leominster, MA
04.2009 - 08.2014
- Maintained cash register and perform tasks like depositing and counting money
- Calculated the sale prices of purchased items and process credit payments
Education
GED - Accounting
Jane Adam’s Highschool
Fitchburg, MASkills
Nutrition planning
- Learning support
- Skills development
- Teaching strategies
Time management
Caring Multitasking
Prioritization
Cash register
Attention to detail Organizational
Confidence Microsoft Office
Guest services
Management
Language Knowledge Positivity
Housekeeping Management
Laundry
Assertiveness Listening
Supervising experience
Responsible Sales
Organizational skills
Proficient with computers Problem Solving
Supervising Experience
Assessment Skills Language Knowledge
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Residential Cleaning
Guest Services
Self Control Team Player
Detail Oriented Product Knowledge
Infant care
Health and safety
Early childhood education
Early childhood development
Activities planning
CPR training
Nutrition planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Daycare & Preschool
05.2025 - Current
Support specialist
The Arc of Opportunity-Fitchburg, MA
07.2022 - 11.2022
Housekeeping Manager
HealthCare Services Group
04.2017 - 03.2024
Cashier
Walmart-Leominster, MA
04.2009 - 08.2014
GED - Accounting
Jane Adam’s Highschool