Luz Duque
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Former Teacher and Secretary at Church OASIS of A/G, skilled in classroom management and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster relationships and enhance student engagement through tailored instruction. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with years of experience managing daily administrative support tasks. Well-organized, quick learner committed to delivering high-quality results. Adaptable and versatile worker providing excellent customer service within dynamic environments. Have several qualities to be a leader and I put all my effort to give the best of me in any position given to preform.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Bible School
Church OASIS of A/G
2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging bible lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Mentored junior teachers in effective instructional techniques and classroom practices.
General Secretary
Church OASIS OF A/G
2018 - Current
- Manage correspondence and communication between ministries to ensure seamless information flow.
- Enhance communication by distributing important information and timely updates.
- Greet incoming visitors professionally and provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provide clerical support to each ministry by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Manage confidential documents with discretion, ensuring proper storage and handling procedures are followed.
- Collaborate with ministry leaders for seamless coordination of meetings, events, and projects.
- Create informative presentations using PowerPoint slideshows for use in meetings and or trainings.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, agendas, and minute-taking for executive meetings.
- Develop and maintain filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management to support decision-making processes.
Treasury Assistant
Church OASIS of A/G
2018 - Current
- Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity forecasts to optimize treasury operations.
- Support month-end close activities by reconciling bank statements and preparing reports.
- Contribute to accurate financial reporting by maintaining updated records of investment portfolios and treasury transactions.
- Draft treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Reconcile monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current with quickbooks.
- Prepare and present financial reports to inform deacons and pastor.
Cleaning Business Owner
Self Employed Services
2007 - 05.2025
- Developed comprehensive business plans outlining operational strategies.
- Identified customer needs and preferences effectively.
- Established good relationships with employees to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency in workflow processes.
- Developed strategic business plan, guiding company towards sustainable growth and profitability.
- Mastered conflict resolution, maintaining harmonious internal relationships and ensuring focus on common goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction with personalized service offerings, addressing specific needs and preferences.
- Interacted well with customers and employees to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Implemented innovative ideas to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Secretary
Elmer's Landscaping
2006 - 2010
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Send out monthly invoices and statements to customers.
- Took record of all checks received from customers.
- Made out payments to vendors.
- Filled and applied to all town and village permit applications.
- Built a daily cutting route sheet
Teacher's Assistant
Dix Hills United Methodist Church
2004 - 2007
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities tailored to preschool curriculum.
- Supported classroom activities to enhance children's learning experiences and developmental growth.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children, promoting social interactions and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging learning materials and resources for diverse learners.
- Managed daily classroom routines, ensuring smooth transitions between activities for optimal engagement.
- Encouraged positive behavior through reinforcement strategies, contributing to a harmonious classroom atmosphere.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational practices.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding students'' achievements, challenges, and progress.
- Nurtured a love for reading among students by regularly sharing age-appropriate literature selections during storytime sessions.
- Improved preschoolers'' fine motor skills through art-based projects involving cutting, pasting, painting, and drawing exercises.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating hands-on activities and creative projects.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime activities, ensuring student safety at all times.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05-2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH
- Office administration
- Organization
- File management
- Quickbooks
- Clerical support
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Teacher in Bible School
Church OASIS of A/G
2020 - Current
General Secretary
Church OASIS OF A/G
2018 - Current
Treasury Assistant
Church OASIS of A/G
2018 - Current
Cleaning Business Owner
Self Employed Services
2007 - 05.2025
Secretary
Elmer's Landscaping
2006 - 2010
Teacher's Assistant
Dix Hills United Methodist Church
2004 - 2007
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk County Community College
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