Tatiana Diaz
Forest Hills,NY
Summary
Early Childhood Educator with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Attends professional development seminars, and faculty meetings to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Organized, hard working, detail oriented and passionate educator.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Bright Horizons Inc
08.2023 - Current
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Communicate daily with parents
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Document and share the important milestones in their child's day
- Keep the classroom safe and clean by following important procedures and guidelines.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 15 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Assistant Retail Store Manager
Baby Cottons
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist the Store Manager in planning and implementing strategies to attract customers
- Daily customer service operations (e.g
- Sales processes, orders and payments)
- Track the progress of weekly, monthly, and annual objectives
- Monitor and maintain store inventory: Weekly cycle counts and annual inventory
- Evaluate employee performance
- Supervise and motivate staff to perform their best
- Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates
- Handle complaints from customers
- Communicate with clients and evaluate their needs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Retail Sales Supervisor
JACADI PARIS
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Display a professional communication skill towards guests
- Knowledge of promotions and sales
- Trained and on-boarded new employees
- Drove sales to meet daily targets and monthly goals
- Maintained inventory on sales floor and stock room
- Managed and oversaw merchandising displays/window visuals
- Managed price markdowns
- Operated cash register (opened and closed till)
- Keyholder
- Weekend Senior Associate.
Sales Photographer
Magic Memories
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Acknowledge and interacted with all guests
- Capturing memories and creating above and beyond experiences for guests
- Display a professional communication skill towards guests
- Knowledge of promotions and sales
- Demonstrating ability to meet sales targets in a busy environment
- Maintained photography area clear, clean and presentable
- Operated cash register to process cash and credit card transactions.
Prekindergarten Teacher
Our Lady of the Angelus Catholic Academy
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and Principal.
Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten
Our Lady of the Angelus Academy School
09.2009 - 08.2017
- Pre-Kindergarten School Age 4-5 Years; 30 students to 2 teachers (Ratio 15 Students to 1 Teacher); 15 students to 2 teachers (Ratio 10 Students to 1 Teacher)
- Assist Lead Teacher with preparing students for Kindergarten using Common Core-aligned, age appropriate curricula
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Cast Member
The Walt Disney Company
04.2010 - 01.2015
- Welcome and Acknowledge every guest with a smile
- Knowledge of promotions and sales while maintain lines at register/kiosks
- Operated cash register to process cash and credit card transactions
- Achieved financial and productivity goals, maintained a high UPT and high AB
- Participated in markdowns, event set-up and Stage Sets
- Maintained a neat and organized store/kiosk, on stage and back stage so that product was clear and available for replenishment
- Assisted with stock deliveries and replenishment.
Receptionist
Our Lady of the Angelus Rectory
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Greeted parishioners and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude
- Announcing parishioners and visitors as necessary
- Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, and scheduling appointments
- Answering phones in a professional manner
- Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls
- Sorting and distributing mail
- Provide excellent customer service.
Retail Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Welcome and Acknowledge every guest with a smile
- Operated cash register to process cash and credit card transactions and returns/refunds transactions
- Knowledge of promotions and sales while maintain lines at register
- Assisted with floor sets, window changes, visual presentations, signage placement
- Build loyal customer base through engagement, conversion and capturing customer phone and e-mail
- Replenished merchandise, recovered cash wrap selling zone and 'go-backs'.
Retail Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Welcome and Acknowledge every guest with a smile
- Operated cash register to process cash and credit card transactions and returns/refunds transactions
- Build customer loyalty by opening Victoria's Secret Angel Cards
- Knowledge of promotions and sales while maintain lines at register/kiosks
- Replenished merchandise, recovered cash wrap selling zone and 'go-backs'
- Provided customers with the perfect bra fit
- Assisted with markdowns, re-tickets and the mark out of stock process
- Assisted with maintenance of stock room.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT2018
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY2012
No Degree - Graphic Design
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY2009
No Degree - Graphic Design
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY2008
High School Diploma -
St. John Preparatory High School
Astoria, NY06.2008
Skills
- Google Drive
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Bright Horizons Inc
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Retail Store Manager
Baby Cottons
05.2023 - 08.2023
Retail Sales Supervisor
JACADI PARIS
03.2019 - 05.2023
Sales Photographer
Magic Memories
07.2018 - 08.2019
Prekindergarten Teacher
Our Lady of the Angelus Catholic Academy
09.2017 - 06.2018
Cast Member
The Walt Disney Company
04.2010 - 01.2015
Teacher Assistant for Pre-Kindergarten
Our Lady of the Angelus Academy School
09.2009 - 08.2017
Retail Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2009 - 01.2010
Retail Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
09.2008 - 01.2009
Receptionist
Our Lady of the Angelus Rectory
01.2007 - 05.2010
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Post University
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
SUNY Empire State College
No Degree - Graphic Design
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
No Degree - Graphic Design
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
St. John Preparatory High School
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