Lyra Marie Villaraza

Virtual Assistant
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Contact Information
  • 18 Stanford Street Quezon City, Philippines
  • +63-917-8031972
  • teacherlyra@gmail.com
Employment History
January 2017 - Present

Freelance Teacher / Self-Employed

> Homebase and Online Playgroup Teacher

December 2023 - January 2024

Digital Byte Financial Services, Munich, Germany

> Bookkeeping Intern

January 2018 - May 2019

Stone Hedge Learners, Inc.

> Homebase Playgroup Teacher (part-timer)

March 2017 - November 2017

Center for Communications Development and Education

> Integration Support and Early Ed Consultant

February 2015 - December 2016

Open Hand School for Applied Arts

> School Administrator

August 2011 - November 2014

Sunflower Childcare and Development Center, Bedok, Singapore

> Curriculum Specialist

May 2003 - July 2011

Greenhills Learning Center

> Preschool Teacher

June 1996 - April 2003

Community of Learners School for Children

> Special Education Teacher
> Language Arts Resource Teacher
> Preschool Teacher

May 1993 - June 1996

Diamond Motor Corporation - Mitsubishi Dealer

> Executive Assistant to the General Manager
> General Training Specialist
> Executive Secretary to the Human Resource Director
> Executive Secretary to the VP for Marketing
> General Training Assistant

Education
August 2002

Philippine Licensure Exam for Teachers, LET Passer, License No. 794001

1996 - 1998

27 credit units, Masters in Special Education, University of the Philippines - Diliman

1989 - 1993

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Graduated with Honors, St. Paul University - Quezon City

Profile

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in teaching, where I developed strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. While I may lack direct virtual work experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and adaptability to remote environments and digital tools. Known for my effective communication and collaborative teamwork, I am eager to leverage my expertise in data entry, bookkeeping, content writing, and administrative tasks as a Virtual Assistant, contributing to the efficiency and success of your organization.

Skills

Communication Skills (Written & Spoken)

Administrative & Organizational Skills

Attention to Details and Accuracy

Time Management Skills

Data Entry, Computer Literacy, Word Processing Proficiency

Email and Calendar Management

Basic Accounting / Bookkeeping

Social Media Support

Effective Problem-Solving and Decision Making

Integrity, Dependability, Discipline, Self-Motivation, Innovativeness

Services

Administrative Management

- Customer Service
- Email Management
- Social Media Support
- Live Webinar Assistance
- Calendar Management

Bookkeping Assistance

- Categorizing, reconciling and generating reports
- Managing Payments, Receivables & Invoices
- Inventory Management
- Processing Orders and Refunds

Content Writing

- Proofreading & Editing posts, newsletters, books, etc.
- Collecting & Editing Testimonials
- Business Documents
- Letter Writing

Data Quality Management

- Entering Raw Data into a Spreadsheet, Document, or Database
- Reviewing Data for Incomplete or Inconsistent Information
- File Merging to Update Outdated or Incomplete Data
- Compiling and Sorting Data

Trainings
December 2023

Online Bookkeeping Course, ProVA Philippines

September 2023

General Virtual Assistant Training, ProVA Philippines

April 2020

The Future of Instructional Design, Vibal Group, Philippines

October 2016

Unravelling the Mysteries of Generation Z: A Developmental and Adolescent Medicine Convention, Southern Philippine Medical Center - Davao City

September 2002

Teachers International Seminar, International Teacher Exchange

April 2000

Adolescents & Adults with Autism: Moving Towards Independence, Autism Society Philippines

January 1998

Bridging the Communication Gap (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), Bridges Foundation, Inc.

July 1995

QIT Leadership Training Program, Performance Advancement Center

January 1995

Customer Relations Program, Performance Advancement Center

August 1993

Project Team Training, Performance Advancement Center