Sydney Alvarez-Cates

Experience

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  Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

  Youth Group Leader

  • Organized interactive programs promoting learning, teamwork, and personal development.• Maintained open communication with youth, parents, and colleagues for effective program delivery.• Demonstrated strong character, empathy, and respect, serving as a positive role model.

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  YMCA of Orange County

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Kid Zone Assistant

  • Ensured safety, well-being, and development of children through attentive and nurturing care.• Collaborated with childcare providers and YMCA staff to support program operations.• Embraced YMCA values, actively participated in meetings, training, and community events, contributing to program success and reputation.

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  Care.com

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Childcare Provider

  • Provided focused and nurturing care, ensuring safety, well-being, and growth in a stimulating environment.• Coordinated daily schedules, including meals, hygiene routines, and transportation.• Maintained open communication with parents/guardians, providing updates on progress, behavior, and collaborating on caregiving strategies.

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  Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2023

  Personalized Education Coach & English Instructor

  • Managed 150+ students as an online teacher and student success coach.• Taught various English courses for grades 6-12.• Onboarded new students on a rolling basis with a retention rate of 92%.• Managed relationships at multiple levels with students, families, and leadership.• Created individualized annual course plans for middle and high school students.• Primary point of contact for students and families, overseeing students’ progressin grade level requirements.• Focused on transferable skills like goal setting, time management, and studyskills. Show less

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  Westminster School District

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  Substitute Teacher

  • Facilitated learning and delivered lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, following lesson plans and ensuring an engaging classroom.• Maintained classroom management, enforcing rules, managing behavior, and addressing disruptions.• Provided assistance and guidance, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.• Collaborated with administrators and teachers for effective communication and smooth transitions, following school policies and providing feedback to the regular teacher. Show less

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  Irvine Unified School District

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  Instructional Assistant

  • Assisted teachers in delivering lessons, supporting students, and preparing materials.• Supported teachers and staff with administrative tasks and classroom organization.• Collaborated with teachers to implement strategies for meeting student needs and communicated with parents/guardians.

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  SAM Labs

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2025

  Account Executive, Southwest Territory

  • Generated leads by reaching out to, and partnering up with, new schools and new or existing district customers• Qualified leads based on their budget, authority, needs, and timeline• Achieved revenue and school acquisition targets• Managed and optimized the sales process, including activity tracking, pipeline management, and sales forecasting• Maintained and constantly improved a disciplined process of activity metrics logging, sales forecast, reliable pipeline, consistently meeting targets, and reporting adequately• Gained communication insights from communicating with districts and schools and/or visiting them to improve process Show less