Debanhi Contreras
248 Peach Rose Ct, Brownsville
Summary
Diligent graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, interested in community health and education. Experienced in data entry, highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Demonstrated a team-oriented mentality with a focus on equitable task distribution through group projects, consistently motivating team members to achieve mutually held goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Childcare Worker - Office Administrator
The Learning Club Preschool
Brownsville
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.
- Collaborated with administrative support to oversee calendars and prioritize meetings and appointments.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, music, and outdoor play.
- Utilized problem solving techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors from children.
- Engaged in active listening when communicating with children to ensure understanding of instructions or expectations.
- Read stories to children and taught them basic skills such as counting, ABCs, and colors.
Customer Service
La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar
Brownsville
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Attended to customer service issues.
- Maintained cleanliness of the dining area throughout shift including wiping down tables, chairs, menus.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in register drawers or restocking supplies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Customer Service Associate
Raising Cane's
Brownsville
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Greeted customers and identified their needs.
- Demonstrated active listening skills when responding to customer questions and complaints.
- Delivered food orders promptly and accurately to guests tables.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanna Early College High School
06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology with a minor in Chemistry
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
12.2023
Skills
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Curriculum Planning
- Data Entry
- Scheduling
- File Maintenance
- Educational Strategies
- Childcare Facilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- American CPR & First Aid Training - (02/2023 - 02/25)
- Estimulacion Temprana individual y grupal en centros de atencion y desarollo - (03/2024)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeImportant To Me
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