Gerardo Arzola Espero
Summary
Academic Mentor with experience advising 60+ first-generation and transfer students, enabling 5+ successful university and credential program acceptances. Recognized for a “warm demanding” approach and seeking to challenge myself as a professional in a higher education setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
GROW Academy
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional reliability, achieving 98% attendance across the academic year as a long-term substitute teacher.
- Recognized by administration for my teaching style and excellence in instruction; personally selected by admin to lead a 5th grade Math class rotation, resulting in a 12% increase in overall state math test benchmarks.
College Success Coach
Wonderful Education
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed a caseload of 60+ students; 85% achieved a term GPA of 2.5+.
- Organized a group study sessions resulting in 100% pass rate in for all students taking Anatomy.
- Facilitated 5+ student transfers, including acceptance into CSUN, BC College, and Alder Teacher Residency Program.
- Created and implemented 60+ individualized academic and career action plans for each school semester
- Conducted 60+ initial transcript evaluations and scheduled advising sessions via ASSIST.org for transfer eligibility.
- Supported 4 SAP appeals, including 1 successful reinstatement.
- Demonstrated strong reliability and work ethic, accruing 150+ hours of PTO without unscheduled absences.
K-5 Small Group Instructor
Wonderful College Prep Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Monitored over 120+ scholars addressing academic gaps in reading and math by leading daily, small group sessions on data driven lessons ensuring equitable education with result-focused instruction
Lead Cashier
Ulta Beauty
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Annually appraised for being a top 5 performer in conversion and data capture with an accuracy of 90% +
- Executed operational tasks to minimize product loss and assess customer needs
- Maintained an error-free record in cash handling, with a 98% transaction accuracy rate
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Theatre
California State University of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05.2019
Skills
- Academic Advising & Counseling
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Growth Mindset
- Recordkeeping & Database Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Technical Proficiency
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Punctuality and Reliability
- Equity & Student Support
- Career Guidance & Assessment
- Microsoft Office SUITE
- Test proctoring
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
GROW Academy
09.2024 - Current
College Success Coach
Wonderful Education
07.2023 - 08.2024
K-5 Small Group Instructor
Wonderful College Prep Academy
01.2019 - 01.2023
Lead Cashier
Ulta Beauty
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Theatre
California State University of Bakersfield
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