Cynthia Santos
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Highly experienced Cosmetology Instructor with over 26 years in field. Proven skills in verbal and written communication and problem-solving combined with unsurpassed work ethic, proactive mindset and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
State Teacher 1-Vocational
YOS/ CO Department Of Corrections
Pueblo, CO
08.2016 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supported student by mentoring in classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Completed daily reports, and attendance logs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, and administrators to help students reach learning objectives.
Instructor/ Head of clinic floor
Intellitec School of Cosmetology
Pueblo, CO
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Worked in classroom setting, taught theory using Milady's Standard Cosmetology book, Monitored students time to ensure 1800 hour process needed to complete school
- Used Matrix Salon Professional products for hair care, styling, and hair color
- Entered grades, student support plans, Notes keeping up with students advancements
- Worked one on one with students and clients
- Schedule appointments, answer phones, Oder, receive, inspect, and store equipment, merchandise, materials and supplies
- Deliver presentations; stand up training, and instructions to staff, clients, and general public
Make up artist/ Sales Associate Lancome
Dillard's
Pueblo, CO
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Managed over 50 customers per day
Store Manager/ Hairstylist
Supercuts
Pueblo, CO
10.1996 - 08.2010
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Coached 5 or more sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Minimized on-site cash with frequent deposits and high accuracy in predicting operations.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Radiological Technologist
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
Pueblo, United States
07.2003 - 07.2005
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Created images using fluoroscopy, to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Education
Certificate of Accredited Radiological -
Pueblo Community College
2003
Certificate - Cosmetology
Americana Beauty School
Pueblo, CO10.1996
High School Diploma -
East High School Pueblo
Pueblo, CO06.1994
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom management
- Group learning mechanics
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Post-secondary education
- Lesson Planning
- Student engagement
- Testing and grading
- Adult Education
Certification
- Allied Beauty Hair Extension Application and Design Training - 2014
- Cosmetology License - 1996- current
- Effective Teaching Strategies ED 101 Training - 2012
- Class Management Strategies ED 104 Training - 2012
- Instructional Planning for Student Success ED 105 Training- 2012
Timeline
State Teacher 1-Vocational
YOS/ CO Department Of Corrections
08.2016 - Current
Instructor/ Head of clinic floor
Intellitec School of Cosmetology
07.2013 - 02.2015
Make up artist/ Sales Associate Lancome
Dillard's
10.2012 - 07.2013
Radiological Technologist
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
07.2003 - 07.2005
Store Manager/ Hairstylist
Supercuts
10.1996 - 08.2010
Certificate of Accredited Radiological -
Pueblo Community College
Certificate - Cosmetology
Americana Beauty School
High School Diploma -
East High School Pueblo
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