SARINA Y. SOTO
Burbank School District 111 PASS Program
Chicago,IL
1
Language
30
years of professional experience
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Work History
Preschool Teacher
5 Years 7 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment to promote social skills.
- Monitored student progress and adapted educational approaches as needed.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and address concerns.
- Led community events to promote early childhood education awareness and engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved overall classroom participation and enthusiasm.
Lead Counselor
16 Years 7 Months- Created a welcoming, caring and professional environment for children, parents, and staff.
- Maintained accurate program documentation for registration, sign in/sign out, emergency contacts, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Ensured the health, safety, and wellbeing of children by closely supervising all activities.
- Administered and facilitated recreational initiatives.
- Supervise student and counselor behaviors, enforcing rules and recognizing potential problems.
- Enforcing Covid 19 protocol.
- Collecting payments and making weekly deposits.
- Taught children anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
- Liaised with family members to discuss progress and develop ongoing plans for counseling goals.
Pre School Teacher Aide
3 Years 2 Months- Supervising three year old and four year old students.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Organizing stimulating and enriching activities for our students.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Providing social development guidance and managing behavior
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
Senior Credit Specialist
3 Years 11 Months- Provided front-line credit management to store employees, including HR support (recruiting, hiring, training, and funding option development).
- Monitored and reported on weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance by analyzing store P&L, key indicators and execution against opportunities.
- Set specific and actionable goals for store performance, customer satisfaction, and coworker development, then communicated them to management and associates.
- Educated customers on lease purchase agreement, payment options, delivery process, and ongoing customer service options.
- Reviewed and validated customer lease agreement information, obtaining customer signatures and closing sales.
- Developed, managed and executed plans to increase sales and conversion percentages, including prospecting for new business via telemarketing and print material distribution.
- Collaborated with store employees and management to maintain a continual flow of referrals, conversions, and sales.
- Tracked leads, orders and new account openings.
- Audited all sales completed by employees to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Partnered with Synchrony, Tidewater, and Progressive Leasing as needed.
Maintenance Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Completed cleaning and sanitization of vacant apartments, including appliance cleaning and inspection.
- Ensure tenant satisfaction and retention with upkeep of hallways and grounds.
Dietary Supervisor
2 Years 4 Months- Supervised food service for patients, employees and visitors, including meal- planning, budgeting, and purchasing.
- Reviewed menus and supervised handling, preparation, and storage of food.
- Assigned work schedules for food service employees.
- Ensured food was prepared and presented in a cost-efficient and nutritious manner.
- Lead equipment maintenance and kitchen sanitation.
Dietary Clerk
2 Years 8 Months- Oversaw meal preparation processes tailored to patient needs.
- Developed and implemented calorie-specific menus aligned with established dietary guidelines for patients.
- Administered dietary office operations, facilitating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Education
Skills
Delivered successful negotiation and preparation of credit agreements
improving client satisfaction.
Applied comprehensive knowledge of credit management principles and compliance with local credit laws.
Achieved Microsoft Office Suite software certification
enhancing technical capabilities.
Facilitated individual instruction sessions
resulting in improved employee performance.
Demonstrated high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
contributing to task efficiency.
Executed effective supervision of teams
leading to improved outcomes.
Managed teams effectively
fostering a collaborative work environment.
Exhibited professionalism in telephone and email communications
enhancing client relations.
Optimized loan processing workflows
reducing turnaround times.
Utilized bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English to broaden service reach.
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Languages
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Burbank Park District
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Pre School Teacher Aide
Burbank Park District
11.2017 - 01.2021Read More
Senior Credit Specialist
Art Van Furniture
11.2013 - 10.2017Read More
Lead Counselor
Burbank School District 111 PASS Program
01.2010 - CurrentRead More
Maintenance Manager
Pope Management
09.2001 - 05.2004Read More
Dietary Supervisor
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
02.1999 - 06.2001Read More
Dietary Clerk
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
06.1996 - 02.1999Read More
Helix High School
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