Dynamic educator skilled in classroom management and individualized instruction. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Merryhill School
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2025 - Current
Managed classroom activities to create engaging learning experiences and foster student participation.
Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement effective teaching strategies and resources that enhance student understanding.
Implemented individualized instruction to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
Organized classroom resources to support seamless lesson execution and maximize instructional time.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Human Resources Assistant
Amazon
North Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2019 - 11.2024
Coordinated employee onboarding processes and documentation for new hires, facilitating smoother transitions into the company.
Addressed employee inquiries on benefits, policies, and procedures, ensuring clear understanding and compliance.
Collaborated with management to address employee relations issues effectively.
Organized and secured employee personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
Teacher
Creative Kids Preschool
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2021 - 01.2024
Planned engaging lessons that improved student understanding and increased participation.
Communicated regularly with parents to keep them informed about student progress and classroom events.
Organized classroom resources for easy access and efficient use during lessons.
Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and student welfare.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments that supported student learning and addressed their physical, social, and emotional development.
Surgical Technologist
Valley Health System
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2009 - 09.2017
Prepared instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, ensuring readiness for optimal surgeon efficiency.
Maintained sterile environment by following infection control protocols.
Provided support to surgeons by anticipating their needs during procedures.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs while performing duties in the OR environment.
Assisted in positioning patients on operating table and covered them with sterile drapes.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Organized equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures according to surgeons' preference cards, supporting seamless surgical workflows.
Teacher's Assistant
CCSD
Henderson, Nevada
09.2006 - 08.2015
Supported student learning by providing individual and small group instruction.
Supervised and actively engaged with children during activities to foster a positive learning environment.
Collaborated with teachers to prepare lesson materials and create engaging classroom activities that enhanced student participation.
Developed lesson materials, bulletin board displays, and interactive demonstrations to support teachers in effective classroom preparation.
Organized classroom resources and materials for daily use.