Andrea Urquidez
Thermal
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Schools Coordinator
Borrego Springs Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Collected and reported student data to track student progress using correct tracking sheets.
- Worked closely with school faculty and staff to determine students to receive support and outline needed support and interventions.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
- Built strong relationships with school partners and diverse community stakeholders.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Accounting Clerk/Payroll Clerk
Borrego Community Health Foundation
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
Preschool Teacher
Borrego Community Health Foundation
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Assisted and supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Office Clerk
Borrego Springs Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction.
- Handled incoming business and client requests for information.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
Afterschool Program Director
Borrego Springs Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects, and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of records by using appropriate data security methods.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 25 students.
- Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
- Selected nutritious snacks and educational toys for students.
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National University
La Jolla, CA08-2025
Skills
- Needs assessment
- Team management
- Monitoring progress
- Training delivery
- Partnership building
- Collaborative leadership
- Activity planning
- Assessment tools
- Microsoft office
- Teacher training
- Training facilitation
- Student engagement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Community Schools Coordinator
Borrego Springs Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk/Payroll Clerk
Borrego Community Health Foundation
11.2021 - 08.2022
Preschool Teacher
Borrego Community Health Foundation
08.2016 - 11.2021
Office Clerk
Borrego Springs Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
Afterschool Program Director
Borrego Springs Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National University
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