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Danielle Padilla

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Multi-talented Instructor with several years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, works well with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Goal-oriented supporting staff caring for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support.


Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

Empower Generations (Charter High School)

Instructional Aide
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide teachers support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Teaching social and emotional learning through Advisory workshop.
  • Provide performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate and operating National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Adjusted breakfast and lunch counts to ensure we are not over paying contracted vendor.
  • Lesson planing and teaching Career Technical Education (CTE) Entrepreneurship Workshops and Art Workshops.
  • Managing Empower Generations (EG) Salon through teaching and creating student led mini-workshops.
  • Support English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
  • Applying specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Keeping classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
  • Recording grades for coursework and administering tests through California state reporting system.
  • Collaborating with staff to provide instruction aligned with state standards.
  • Delivering curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Assigning and assisting with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in technology-rich world.
  • Mentor and tutored individual students needing additional help in any assignment/workshop.
  • Participate in continued education and professional development trainings to enhance expertise and skills.

Life Source International Charter School

Front Desk Receptionist
11.2014 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Performing clerical work such as attendance, enrollments, curriculum, independent study, sending and receiving cumulative files.
  • Greeted parents and visitors upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Answered phone calls, e-mails and faxes,
  • Filed and organized cumulative files, typing 50 WPM, taking and relaying messages, and operating office equipment.
  • Orient substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, parent volunteer groups in school, office admin policies and procedures.
  • Answered inquiries, contacted administrative staff and provided approved information to parents, students and school personnel.
  • Coordinated 12 to 15 field trips yearly. Created purchase orders. Paid invoices. Sent out invoices. Created permission slips and distributed to core teachers.
  • I had many deadlines that were always met.
  • Collected money for field trips, fundraisers and school uniforms.
  • Organized and replenished uniform inventory.
  • Created organized process and spread sheet for restock and current uniforms every year.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations as well as parent and student needs.
  • Supported all students in After School program.

Live And Dye Beautifully (Home Based Business)

Master Stylist
01.2013 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Business specialized in haircuts, color, make-up, eyebrows, lashes and facial waxing.
  • Clientele ranged from greater Los Angeles area, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley.
  • Offering contracted events such as weddings, proms, sweet sixteen's etc.
  • Colored and treated hair using modern technology.
  • Shampooed, cut and colored hair using appropriate hair care and styling products to enhance individual scalp conditions and hair textures.
  • Delivered expert consultation, determined objectives and set priorities.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demands and event dates.
  • Reviewed websites, blogs, magazines and social media platforms to stay updated on latest hairstyle trends and styling methods.
  • Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.

Supercuts Hair Salons

Hair Stylist
02.2008 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Greeted customers, performed following services; consultations, haircuts, color and highlights, styling hair, treatments and waxing etc.
  • Worked on average 40 customers (men, women and children) daily while maintaining distinguished cleanliness and organization of work areas
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs, preferences and life style.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.

Education

Los Angeles County Office of Education
Los Angeles, CA

CTE Teaching Credential from Career And Technical Education
06.2024

Western Beauty Institute
Lancaster, CA

License #KK488081 from Cosmetology
01.2007

Learning Tree University
Chatsworth, CA

Certificate of Completion from Make-Up For Film And Television
07.2003

University Overview

This was a 6 month course that allowed me to learn makeup for film and television. This course was a stand alone course that I received a certificate of completion for.

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA

No Degree from Small Business Management
09.2002

University Overview

I studied Small Business Management just shy of a year. I was unable to complete this degree due to an accident I experience. After I was well, I decided to study Make-Up Artistry.

Antelope Valley High School
Lancaster, CA

High School Diploma
06.2001

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills / Mastered Listening and Verbal Communications
  • Training and Coaching / Pupil Supervision
  • Multi-Tasking and Problem Solving
  • Great Organizational Skills
  • Proficient in computer skills: Powerschool, Pathways, Microsoft, Excel, & Word / Typing 50WPM / Data Entry
  • CPR Certified and Mandated Reporter
  • Instructional Support and State Testing Administrator
  • Lesson Development / Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Student Inclusion and Cultural Awareness
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Instructional Aide

Empower Generations (Charter High School)
08.2018 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

Life Source International Charter School
11.2014 - 10.2017

Master Stylist

Live And Dye Beautifully (Home Based Business)
01.2013 - 01.2016

Hair Stylist

Supercuts Hair Salons
02.2008 - 01.2013

Los Angeles County Office of Education

CTE Teaching Credential from Career And Technical Education

Western Beauty Institute

License #KK488081 from Cosmetology

Learning Tree University

Certificate of Completion from Make-Up For Film And Television

Antelope Valley College

No Degree from Small Business Management

Antelope Valley High School

High School Diploma