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Rachel Guadarrama

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Welcoming clerical professional with 5+ years of experience in office setting assisting families and potential families. Positive and upbeat attitude while greeting and interacting with families, answering calls, and maintaining records. Accurate when entering information in and keeping organized filing systems.

Dedicated and reliable, with a proven track record at Joni's Preschool, I excel in fostering child development and ensuring health and safety. My expertise includes creating inclusive learning environments and implementing effective classroom management strategies. Demonstrating strong organizational skills and a commitment to early childhood training, I consistently enhance educational outcomes.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Joni's Preschool & Childcare
07.2018 - Current
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
  • Greeted visitors and maintained welcoming environment, ensuring positive first impressions.
  • Managed multi-line phone system to efficiently direct calls and provide information.
  • Scheduled appointments for new families/clients, optimizing office calendar and minimizing conflicts.
  • Maintained accurate records of visitor logs for enhancing security and office organization.
  • Assisted in administrative tasks to support office staff and improve efficiency.
  • Supported office team with filing and documentation, contributing to organized record-keeping.
  • Improved office efficiency by stocking supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing client needs with courtesy and professionalism.
  • Handled cash transactions for payments, ensuring accurate and reliable financial processes.
  • Updated client information in database, maintaining accurate and current records..
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.

Assistant Montessori Teacher/Kitchen Hand

Little Blossom Montessori School
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Implemented Montessori principles in daily classroom activities, promoting independent learning and self-discovery among students.
  • Contributed to the development of an inclusive classroom culture that valued respect, diversity, and openmindedness.
  • Guided children to resolve disagreements and documented issues, incidents and behavior problems for appropriate follow-up.
  • Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
  • Adhered to licensing policies and procedures to help classrooms run smoothly.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.


Front Office Administrative Assistant

Teresa De Guzman DDS
09.2009 - 10.2010
  • Developed positive relationships with clients through attentive service during initial contact points like reception desk interactions or telephone call handling.
  • Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in all matters related to client accounts and internal operations.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing appointment schedules, and handling incoming phone calls.
  • Contributed to a professional office environment by greeting visitors courteously and directing them to the appropriate personnel or resources.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Collaborated with various departments to ensure smooth daily operations, resolving administrative issues as they arose.
  • Managed document control processes by updating databases, scanning records, and archiving files for easy retrieval.
  • Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Collect patient and client documents and information upon referral.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.

Education

Health Care Administration

Western Career College
Citrus Heights, CA
09-2009

High School Diploma -

Keema Independent High School
Sacramento, CA
05-2000

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • First aid and CPR
  • Child development
  • Strong work ethic and dependable
  • Early childhood training
  • School policy and rules enforcement
  • Classroom maintenance and inventory
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • CPR certified
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Joni's Preschool & Childcare
07.2018 - Current

Assistant Montessori Teacher/Kitchen Hand

Little Blossom Montessori School
09.2017 - 07.2018

Front Office Administrative Assistant

Teresa De Guzman DDS
09.2009 - 10.2010

Health Care Administration

Western Career College

High School Diploma -

Keema Independent High School

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