Christian Velez
Orange,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Coordinator oversees lesson planning, testing and educational activities. Quickly learns and applies principles to develop comprehensive education continuum. Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of parents and students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Education Manager
Tutor Time Learning Center
2019.12 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, including staff supervision, facilities management, and budget oversight, ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Child Life Specialist
Miller Children Hospital
2015.07 - 2018.10
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Created a welcoming environment within the hospital setting by incorporating family-centered care principles into daily practice.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created and managed weekly personal schedule to accommodate visits with families, initial evaluations and reviews.
Student Teaching/ Substitute Teacher
Hope Street management by Bright Horizons
2014.09 - 2016.03
- Supported extracurricular activities such as tutoring sessions or after-school clubs by providing supervision or leading specific programs related to subject expertise.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Mentored new substitute teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
Teacher Assistance
Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center
2010.11 - 2014.06
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology in Social Emotional Learning
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2016
Associate of Arts - English
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA06.2009
High School Diploma -
Phineas Banning High School
Wilmington, CA06.2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building & Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Strategies
- Customer Service
- Formative Assessment
- Identify Specific Student Needs
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Parent Communication/Collaboration
- Student Advocacy
- Training and Development
- Budget Administration
- Decision-Making
- Task Delegation
- Policy Implementation
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Verbal and written communication
- Technology Integration
- Conflict Resolution
Technological Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Publisher
- Online Assessments
- Computer Programming
Professional Development
- Collaborative Problem Solving Tier 1 Intensive Training, 08/01/17
- Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-Act), 12/01/13
- Mandated Reporter, 02/01/23
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Mandated Reporter Certified, February 2024
- Site Director, Credential. Department of Education, Orange, CA. - March, 2023
- A-C-CPR & First Aid Training - February 2024
Timeline
School Education Manager
Tutor Time Learning Center
2019.12 - Current
Child Life Specialist
Miller Children Hospital
2015.07 - 2018.10
Student Teaching/ Substitute Teacher
Hope Street management by Bright Horizons
2014.09 - 2016.03
Teacher Assistance
Anna Bing Arnold Children's Center
2010.11 - 2014.06
Master of Arts - Sociology in Social Emotional Learning
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - English
Cerritos College
High School Diploma -
Phineas Banning High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Mandated Reporter Certified, February 2024
- Site Director, Credential. Department of Education, Orange, CA. - March, 2023
- A-C-CPR & First Aid Training - February 2024
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