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Olga Garcia

Clayton,NC

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

The Nest Schools
Clayton, NC
05.2019 - Current
  • Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
  • Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.

Childcare Volunteer Teacher

3 Bluebirds Farm
Raleigh, NC
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of best practices when working with special needs populations.
  • Provided assistance to children during lunchtime activities and monitored them during recess periods.
  • Provided one-on-one and group support for students with special needs.

Manager

Best Price Cleaners
Clayton, NC
10.2008 - 05.2019
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Childcare Education

Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC
05-2019

Skills

  • Special Education
  • Activity Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Classroom Management
  • Teacher Training
  • Lesson Planning
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

The Nest Schools
05.2019 - Current

Childcare Volunteer Teacher

3 Bluebirds Farm
01.2019 - 05.2019

Manager

Best Price Cleaners
10.2008 - 05.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Childcare Education

Johnston Community College
Olga Garcia