Vanessa Garcia
San Jose,CA
Summary
Seeking an entry-level group supervisor 1 position to apply my knowledge of mental health and counseling to assist clients in achieving their goals and improving their quality of life in their day-to-day transitions, seeking to leverage my skills and contribute to the needs by providing exemplary care and guidance in support of those in high need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Director
YMCA of Silicon Valley
01.2018 - Current
- In this position, I am in charge of the care of all children in the program
- Working with transitional kinder through 5th grade, daily tasks such as homework assignments, preparing snacks for the children, and supervision during outdoor and indoor activities.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Trained new team members on on-site policies and procedures.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize the learning environment.
- Cultivated a sense of belonging among all stakeholders by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that valued diversity within the childcare community.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and regularly updating their child's progress.
- Enhanced children's learning experiences by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational programs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address each child's individual needs, resulting in improved overall development.
Sales Associate
Bed bath and beyond
01.2017 - 01.2019
- In this position, I assisted with daily front-end cashier and sales floor tasks
- This includes checking out customers, helping stock the floor with products, hourly go-backs, and plenty of customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mission College
Santa Clara, CA05.2022
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent Communication
- Staff Management
- Staff hiring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Dependable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Special Needs Care
- Nutrition knowledge
Locations
- Mountain View, CA
- Milpitas, CA
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
CPR/AED/First-Aid Association - November 2023
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter - December 2023
Youth Mental Health First Aid Award- March 2023
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Forms, Data Entry Software
(Sheets, Slides, Docs, Teams, Zoom)
Timeline
Site Director
YMCA of Silicon Valley
01.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
Bed bath and beyond
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Mission College
CPR/AED/First-Aid Association - November 2023
Child Abuse Mandated Reporter - December 2023
Youth Mental Health First Aid Award- March 2023
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