Karen Ochoa
San Gabriel
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children’s Services Assistant
Pasadena Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Enhanced children''s learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and creative play into daily lessons.
- Provided individualized support to students with special needs, ensuring their successful integration into the classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement positive behavior management strategies, fostering a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Daycare Assistant
Learn Play Grow At Home Daycare
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Supported the emotional well-being of children by providing nurturing care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated group play activities that promoted social interaction, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with food safety guidelines, promoting healthy eating habits among daycare attendees.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Daycare Assistant
Babble & Bloom An Early Learning Center
03.2020 - 12.2021
Receptionist
Jackie’s Alteration & Cleaners
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Learning Works
Pasadena, CASkills
- Team Collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Communicating With Parents and Teachers
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Time Management
- Health and Safety
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Punctual and Reliable
Certification
CPR Certified
Basic First Aid Training
Mandated Reporter Training
Timeline
Children’s Services Assistant
Pasadena Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Daycare Assistant
Learn Play Grow At Home Daycare
12.2021 - 12.2022
Daycare Assistant
Babble & Bloom An Early Learning Center
03.2020 - 12.2021
Receptionist
Jackie’s Alteration & Cleaners
12.2017 - 07.2018
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween Super Store
09.2015 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Learning Works
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