Karla Cortez

Energetic and organized with capability for managing schedules and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Possess strong communication and organizational skills necessary for efficient office operations and administrative support. Committed to facilitating seamless workflow and contributing to overall team success. Extremely well-organized and meticulous, with a track record of effectively managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Private Nanny (2024-05 – Present)

• Strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Establish lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Organize engaging activities that incorporate age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.

Assistant Teacher/After-Care Assistant at KidsCo Jr. (2021-07 – 2022-12)

• Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude
• Organized materials and complete multiple tasks necessary for lead teachers to carry out lesson plan in a timely manner
• Strengthened parent to student relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.

Teacher's Assistant at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School (2020-02 – 2020-05)

• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teachers.

Bachelors of Art in Psychology – The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2026-05)

Bachelors of Art in Psychology Minor: Social Work – The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2026-05)

Associate of Arts in General Education STEM – Montgomery College (2024-05)