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Yezeret Chavez

Yezeret Chavez

Mamaroneck,NY

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 3 plus years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Preschool Teacher

All Aboard Childcare Center
Valhalla , NY
04.2014 - 08.2017
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.

Youth Counselor

Lincoln Hall Boys Haven
Lincolndale, NY
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
  • Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Family Reunification Program for boys 12 to 17 years of age who have witnessed trauma, abandonment and/or abuse from caregivers
  • Facilitate and present small scale activities independently or with other Youth Counselors, as needed
  • Must be able to command the attention of large groups of children
  • Provided translation between child and case manager

Manager/Barista

Zeppoleme
Portchester, NY
09.2012 - 02.2013
  • Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
  • Presented process improvement ideas to leadership team to cultivate professional, friendly and efficient work environment.
  • Developed coffee beverage menu, recipes, specialty coffee drinks, and appropriate menu pricing.
  • Participated in budgeting and forecasting activities to make informed decisions.
  • Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
  • Advised customers on whole bean and bulk tea purchases by detailing origin, flavor, and pairing recommendations.
  • Created new training guidelines, and provided staff orientation and training.
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Sales Associate

Dusty Rose
Rye Brook, NY
01.2011 - 02.2012
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.

Maternity Intern

Sound Shore Medical Center
New Rochelle, NY
04.2009 - 06.2009
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Translated for nurses/patients
  • Assist nurses with the new born patients during bathing and circumcising
  • Provided patients with their medicine
  • Organized paperwork
  • Communicate patients requests to nurses
  • Delivered new born patients to their parents

Community Service Volunteer

Osbourne Nursing Home
Rye, NY
10.2007 - 06.2009
  • Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
  • Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
  • Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing systems to track volunteer hours and progress.

Education

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Play-based instruction

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Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher - All Aboard Childcare Center
04.2014 - 08.2017
Youth Counselor - Lincoln Hall Boys Haven
03.2013 - 02.2014
Manager/Barista - Zeppoleme
09.2012 - 02.2013
Sales Associate - Dusty Rose
01.2011 - 02.2012
Maternity Intern - Sound Shore Medical Center
04.2009 - 06.2009
Community Service Volunteer - Osbourne Nursing Home
10.2007 - 06.2009
Mercy College - Associate of Science, Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2001 -
Westchester Community College - Associate of Science, Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2001 -
Yezeret Chavez