Dynamic and adaptable professional, excelling in bilingual communication and customer service. Demonstrated ability to enhance team collaboration and significantly improve engagement through innovative teaching methods and empathetic customer interactions. Skilled in multitasking and fostering cross-cultural awareness, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Preschool Teacher
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Preschool
01.2024 - Current
Lead or assist with classroom activities and instruction; strive to always meet the educational and spiritual needs of the children.
Assist with creating and maintaining a safe and loving environment for the children.
Communicate and interact with parents on a daily basis.
Maintain classroom cleanliness, arrangement, appearance, materials, supplies, and equipment.
Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities.
Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
Support the emotional well-being of each child through empathetic listening, guidance, and conflict resolution skills.
Childcare Staff Member
Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church
09.2023 - Current
Care for infants and toddlers during Sunday services and provide care for children of different ages during other church activities.
Engage children with age-appropriate activities like songs, stories, lessons, and crafts.
Communicate effectively with children, parents, volunteers, and church staff.
Supervise the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
Maintain a clean and comfortable environment reflective of the needs of the children.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in working with children of varying abilities, ensuring each child's individual needs were met.
Collaborate with fellow staff members to create an inclusive atmosphere where all children felt welcomed and supported.
Provide a safe and clean environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
Homemaker
The Ramos Household
05.2012 - Current
In 2011, I became a full time stay at home mom and I have been home with my 3 boys for 12 years.
Manage daily household routines and family schedules.
Assist in children's education and developing.
On the spot creative problem solving.
Emergency preparedness.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Ability to remain calm and focused under extreme pressure and circumstances.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Budget management.
Prioritization
Positive outlook
Excellent communication
School PTA Hospitality Chair/ Room Parent
Bryson Elementary School
06.2019 - 05.2024
Assisted teachers in elementary school classrooms as a Room Parent Volunteer.
Attended meetings, participated, educated on issues, researched, discussed, and stayed informed as a PTA Hospitality and Membership Chair.
Fostered collaboration among PTA board members, promoting open communication and shared decision-making.
Conducted workroom for parents, organized elementary school events and budget requirements.
Accomplished duties of Room Parent to successfully organize events and fundraisers.
Planned parties and organized supplies.
Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective services for organizational events, saving resources.
Increased PTA member engagement by introducing monthly newsletters highlighting key achievements and upcoming events.
Assisted Spanish-speaking parents and students with translations as a bilingual parent liaison.
Spanish Teacher
Spanish Immersion Workshop
08.2009 - 12.2011
Taught Spanish to children from the age of 1 to Preschool and up to 5th grade.
Developed and implement dynamic Spanish Immersion curriculum for children and pre teens.
Created visual aids, board games, flashcards and all course materials.
Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
Produced highly motivated, innovative, life long learners.
Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
Taught five classes each day.
Communicated with families about daily events.
Privately tutored students upon request.
Customer Service Associate
JCPenney Department Store
08.2009 - 09.2011
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Applied the Greet, Respect and Thank approach always when in contact with customers to find out how I could be of help to them in getting the right product and completing the sales.
Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
Provided outstanding customer service.
Restocked the store from understanding customer needs.
Operated cash registers in multiple checkout stations and balanced drawers.
Handled returns and other discrepancies.
Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
Provided solutions to problems and made the right decisions that resulted in increased customer service, sales and profit.
Achieved established goals for programs, including ICAP credit card program.
Achieved consistently high levels of customer satisfaction by prioritizing empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills during interactions.
Performed tasks with urgency and energy.
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
Tourist / Visitor Services Assistant
Miraflores District Tourism Management
06.2007 - 08.2008
Based in Miraflores, main tourist district of Lima - Peru. Worked at most visited tourist information center operated by local government.
Responsible for providing and interpret high level of information, brochures and publications (guides, maps, regulations, local events) to visitors, customers and promote Miraflores City.
Contributed to positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Greeted guests and visitors in with friendliness and professionalism.
Helped visitors by advising them in their language on what to do and see, where to stay and eat, and best ways to travel around the area.
Kept up to date with accommodation, places to visit, activities and events in the area.
Provided information and directions to visitors in person, by phone and email.
Prepared promotional materials and displays.
Maximized revenue at every opportunity by booking accommodations, selling souvenirs, publications and tickets.
Used social media and interact with users.
Education
Bachelor in Modern Languages - Translation And Interpretation
Ricardo Palma University
Lima, Peru
01.2007
Skills
Customer Service
Bilingualism
Customer Relations
Time management
Active Listening
Adaptability and Flexibility
Data Entry
Multi-Tasking
Spanish
Complaint Handling
Cross-cultural awareness
Teamwork and collaboration
Strong Work Ethic
First Aid Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Preschool Teacher
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Preschool
01.2024 - Current
Childcare Staff Member
Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church
09.2023 - Current
School PTA Hospitality Chair/ Room Parent
Bryson Elementary School
06.2019 - 05.2024
Homemaker
The Ramos Household
05.2012 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Spanish Immersion Workshop
08.2009 - 12.2011
Customer Service Associate
JCPenney Department Store
08.2009 - 09.2011
Tourist / Visitor Services Assistant
Miraflores District Tourism Management
06.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor in Modern Languages - Translation And Interpretation
Ricardo Palma University
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