Patricia Arredondo
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dependable elementary Associate Teacher well-versed in implementing age-appropriate activities to promote growth of academic knowledge and personal/social skills. Highly effective at developing and deepening relationships between students, parents and educators. Enthusiastic about applying my 9th year of experience to support student development. Also, well-organized and experienced in multitasking to manage diverse accounting requirements. Successful in task prioritization, audit support and payroll administration. Familiar with operating on demanding schedules and maintaining financial controls with little oversight. Most proud that I have touched the lives of so many students and have made a difference.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher
Kipp Explore Academy
11.2016 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in conducting inside and outside activities with students
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning of physical, social and emotional development
- Supervised students throughout the day, both in classroom and outside during breaks
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Observed and tracked behaviors and academics to assist with assessments
- Assisted fellow teachers, when needed, with management of the class
Accounts Payable Specialist
Victory Packaging, Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors
- Handled a high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
Education
72 Credited Hours -
Houston Community College
6815 Rustic St., Houston, Texas 7787Skills
- Co-Teaching/Co-Planning
- Virtual Teaching
- Data Entry
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Office
- Accounts Payable
Certification
- Cybersecurity Overview, 11/24
- Health Emergencies: Seizures, 08/24
- Stewards of Children, 09/24
- Youth Suicide: Awareness and Prevention, 11/24
- Title IX Training, 08/24
- Child Nutrition 10/24
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Kipp Explore Academy
11.2016 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Victory Packaging, Inc.
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Cybersecurity Overview, 11/24
- Health Emergencies: Seizures, 08/24
- Stewards of Children, 09/24
- Youth Suicide: Awareness and Prevention, 11/24
- Title IX Training, 08/24
- Child Nutrition 10/24
72 Credited Hours -
Houston Community College
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