Quetzaly Harper
After School & Family Engagment Specialist
Houston,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
After School Specialist
HISD Crespo Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Interpreted family needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow OST teachers on existing and new training programs.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Oversaw all parent events.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Maintained flexibility to work with children with different personalities and in different roles.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
After School Coordinator/Family Engagement Specialist
AAMA George I. Sanchez Charter School
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
- Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
- Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
- Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
- Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
- Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
- Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Oversaw all parent events.
- Timesheets for after school staff.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Payroll Clerk/LPAC Clerk
AAMA George I. Sanchez Charter School
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reviewed time records for 103 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Conducted an LPAC test on new students to see whether or not they qualify as LEP.
- Prepared all of the LPAC meetings' papers.
- Examined each new student's enrollment packet and folder to determine whether they are eligible for a LEP test.
Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principal
AAMA George I. Sanchez Charter School
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted Vice Principal with discipline when out.
Head Teacher
Koala Cubs Learning Academy
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School
1700 Dumble St05.2004
Skills
- Ascender
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Community Relations
- Crafty
- Employee Web Service Abila MIP
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship building and networking
- Safety and security procedures
- School event coordination
- Time Clock Plus
- Txeis
- Word - Excel - Power Point
Timeline
After School Specialist
HISD Crespo Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
After School Coordinator/Family Engagement Specialist
AAMA George I. Sanchez Charter School
11.2020 - 07.2023
Payroll Clerk/LPAC Clerk
AAMA George I. Sanchez Charter School
10.2016 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant to the Vice Principal
AAMA George I. Sanchez Charter School
09.2015 - 10.2016
Head Teacher
Koala Cubs Learning Academy
08.2013 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School