Araceli Garcia
San Dimas
Summary
- Highly tolerant assistant dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
- Compassionate mother with a child born with special needs.
- Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices.
- Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Single Family Housing Specialist
Department of Housing and Urban Development
05.2014 - Current
- Conduct property inspections in contract areas within the REO Division to ensure the FSM contractors are conducting property inspections and otherwise maintaining the condition of assigned properties from initial conveyance until sold according to the standards and procedures prescribed under the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Conduct monthly monitoring review for Held Off Market Independently prepare and concise written and/or verbal responses that include technical or programmatic issues relating to FHA policies, procedures, provisions of the FHA handbook and operational methods as they relate to the REO Division. Responsible for monthly assigned contract monitoring reviews and submit data into the contract scorecard in a timely manner.
- Assisted co-workers at HUD in working with Governmental Agencies, mortgagee companies and lenders in the management and marketing and sales of single family housing by means of processing and administrative duties. In my previous job with the SBA, I independently worked with Governmental Agencies involving the OIG, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service in the management and servicing of single family home loans in my portfolio.
- Volunteer emergency floor warden. CPR and AED certified.
Program Assistant
Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2006 - 05.2014
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Participated in "Bring Your Child to Work Day" and created a power point of the REO Division process. Collaborated with REO staff and organized a skit for children to understand the process of the division.
- Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Supported planning and coordination of Real Estate Owned Division and associated activities.
- Implemented centralized record-keeping system to improve overall data accuracy and accessibility for team members.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, catering arrangements, and attendee registration processes.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules and assignments, ensuring adequate support for program activities.
Clerk
Small Business Administration
09.1998 - 06.2006
- Prepared all necessary documents to complete escrow transactions. Documents included: Grant Deeds, Reconveyances, Partial Reconveyance, Lien Releases, Subordination Agreements and Modifications
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
Teachers Assistant
Children's Village
01.1994 - 06.1998
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Santa Ana, CA06-1995
Skills
- Affordable Housing Knowledge
- Asset management
- Health and Safety
- Reading and writing support
- Individual student assistance
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Small group and individual assistance
- Early childhood education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Classroom inventory management
- Self motivation
- Attention to detail
- Excel, Word,
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Single Family Housing Specialist
Department of Housing and Urban Development
05.2014 - Current
Program Assistant
Department of Housing and Urban Development
06.2006 - 05.2014
Clerk
Small Business Administration
09.1998 - 06.2006
Teachers Assistant
Children's Village
01.1994 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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