Hi, I am Lyra

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“Transforming Lives Through Education: Unveiling My Potential as Your Virtual Assistant”

I’m Lyra Marie Villaraza, a dedicated professional with a remarkable 27-year experience in the educational field. My journey as a licensed preschool and special education teacher has been a profound one, marked by a relentless commitment to shaping the future of countless learners, collaborating with caregivers, engaging with colleagues, and learning from mentors. Beyond teaching, my background also includes valuable corporate experience, which has equipped me with a diverse skill set perfectly suited for the role of a Virtual Assistant.

As an educator, my responsibilities extended far beyond the classroom. They honed my leadership, administrative, and organizational skills. I became adept at managing schedules, meeting deadlines, orchestrating various activities, and fostering effective communication among different groups. I am proficient in word processing and in utilizing various tools and resources. My unwavering attention to detail, innovative thinking, reliability, discipline, and innate drive for excellence ensures that I approach every task with the utmost care and efficiency – qualities that seamlessly translate into the role of a Virtual Assistant.

While I may be new to the world of freelancing, I firmly believe that my diverse life experiences, coupled with my unwavering commitment to continuous learning and embracing new challenges, make me a valuable addition to your team.

I invite you to reach out to me with any questions or to explore how we can create a mutually rewarding partnership. I’m eager to explore how I can contribute to your organization’s success.

Lyra Marie Villaraza
Quezon City, Philippines
teacherlyra@gmail.com
Freelancer
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My Skills and Competencies

Administrative and Organizational Skills
Communication Skills (Written and Spoken)
Email and Calendar Management
Attention to Details and Accuracy
Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Word Processing Proficiency
Time Management Skills
Basic Accounting / Bookkeeping
Effective Problem-Solving and Decision Making
Social Media Support
Integrity, Dependability, Discipline, Self-Motivation, Innovativeness

Certificates

My Experience and Education

  • EXPERIENCE
  • EDUCATION
1993
Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology

Graduated with Top Honors at St. Paul University, Quezon City

1998
Masters in Special Education

27 Credit Units in Post Graduate Studies at the University of the Philippines - Diliman

2002
Licensure Exam for Teachers (LET) Passer

Philippine License No. 794001

2023 - 2024
Digital Byte Financial Services - Munich, Germany
(Bookkeeping Intern)

* Generating Estimates & Invoices
* Statement of Account Management
* Manage Purchase Orders & Bills
* AP Management (Monitoring & Payment)
* Aeging of AR
* Inventory Management
* Bank Feeds Categorization
* Bank Reconciliation
* Management Reporting

2017 - Present
Freelance Teaching
(Home Base and Virtual Playgroup Teacher and Tutor)

* Planning and implementation of home base/virtual Early Childhood Care and Development programs for 2-5 year-olds
* Assist in home-base tasks of tutees ages 6-16-year-olds

2018 - 2019
Stone Hedge Learners, Inc.
(Home Base Playgroup Teacher (part-timer))

* Planning and implementation of home base Early Childhood Care and Development programs for 2-5-year-olds

2017 - 2017
Center for Communications Development and Education
(Integration Support and Early Ed Consultant)

* Develop and implement appropriate, effective, and efficient intervention programs for 2-5-year-old children with special needs
* Provide the necessary equipment and tools, training of other support staff, and consultancy services to partner preschools

2015 - 2016
Open Hand School for Applied Arts
(School Administrator)

* Planning, coordinating, and supervising the day-to-day operations of the school
* Ensuring the high standards of care, education, safety, and well-being of students, their families, faculty, and staff

2011 - 2014
Sunflower Childcare and Development Center - Bedok, Singapore
(Curriculum Specialist)

* Planning and implementation of Early Childhood Care and Development programs for 2-6-year-olds

2003 - 2011
Greenhills Learning Center
(Preschool Teacher)

* Planning and implementation of Early Childhood Care and Development programs for 2-5-year-olds

1996 - 2003
Community of Learners School for Children
(Preschool, Special Education and Language Arts Resource Teacher)

* Planning and implementation of Early Childhood Care and Development programs for 2-5-year-olds in an inclusive classroom
* Planning and implementation of basic academics, pre-vocational, and behavior management programs for individuals with special needs from early years to young adulthood
* Planning and implementation of whole language and literature-based approaches to teaching Language Arts/English in an inclusive classroom

1993 - 1996
Diamond Motor Corporation - Mitsubishi Authorized Dealer
(Executive Assistant to the General Manager; General Training Specialist; Executive Secretary to the Human Resource Director and Vice-President for Marketing; General Training Assitant)

* Facilitated the company's various advertising and promotional gimmicks
* Assisted the General Manager in his business and personal transactions
* Correspondence management
* Calendar management
* Assisting superiors in all other job-related tasks;
* Planning and implementation of non-technical training programs for all employees of the company
* Preparation of all training materials, tools, equipment, and venues
* Assistance during actual training workshops and seminars

My Services

Data Quality Management

Data entry, validation, merging, sorting, and quality control for accurate, organized information management.

Administrative Management

Efficiently coordinate tasks, resources, data, emails, calendars, and customer service for streamlined operations.

Bookkeeping Assistance

Accurate record-keeping, payment management, order processing, and invoicing for organized business finances.

Content Writing

Refining content with proofreading, testimonial curation, and polished letter composition.


Works

Let's work together !

I am available for freelance projects.
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Get In Touch

Address :
Quezon City,
Philippines
Email :
teacherlyra@gmail.com


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