Zandra Alvares

Accomplished and detail-oriented professional with extensive volunteer experience and a strong background in program development and delivery. Possessing transferable administration skills to enhance productivity and drive sustained organized performance. Capable of supporting the seamless execution of day-to-day activities to drive operational excellence. A transformational leader with competencies in assessing performance gaps and suggesting process improvements to achieve targeted outcomes within defined objectives. A self-driven individual with a track record of conceptualizing, developing, and executing programs aligned with organizational goals and community needs. Adept at assessing program effectiveness, tracking outcomes, and suggesting data-driven adjustments to enhance program quality and relevance. Demonstrating excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with an innate ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and team-oriented culture while building enduring relationships with individuals of all levels. Utilizing critical thinking and logical reasoning skills to identify root causes of issues and suggest win-win solutions.

Experienced with creating inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that engage students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of developing strong relationships with students and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.

• Lead Teacher, First Protestant School, New Braunfels, TX, 09/01/99, 06/01/06, Developed and implemented effective lesson plans in collaboration with team members to meet students’ learning objectives., Built and strengthened positive relationships with children and parents., Maintained a clean and tidy classroom by enforcing compliance with health / safety and sanitation procedures., Initiated teaching methods and produced learning materials in line with interests and learning styles of children., Organized and led engaging activities, such as songs, games, and storytelling sessions to stimulate creativity and foster a love for learning among children., Maintained an appropriate inventory level of classroom materials and supplies to meet customer demand., Suggested a number of tools and resources to facilitate children in their educational and recreational activities., Tracked children's progress and delivered reports to parents for reference to future action plans., Developed social skills as well as supported children in accomplishing developmental milestones., Enforced behavioral guidelines to promote a positive and disciplined classroom environment., Addressed and fulfilled special needs of children, while ensuring their well-being and comfort.
• Americorps Promise Fellow, Communities in Schools, 09/01/98, 06/01/99, Executed an after-school program for middle school youth focused on life skills and hobbies, such as cooking, mechanics, basic economic skills, and arts and crafts.