Giannina Briceno
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Attentive and adaptable Teacher skilled in management of classroom operations. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Involve parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Teach students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Maintain safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Help students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Administer and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Refer to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Oversee class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Pursue positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Extended Care Assistant Coordinator
Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Berkeley, CA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Establish and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes and required procedures to optimize learning environments.
- Set and enhance program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
- Work with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Direct committees of specialists, volunteers and staff to provide technical assistance for childcare programs.
- Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Direct and supported internal case management and client advocacy.
- Partner with marketing team to devise and implement comprehensive outreach program to boost growth of services.
- Connect individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Help individuals address disabilities and put together educational plan
- Maintain thorough clinical treatment notes.
Tutor
Lafayette Academy
Lafayette, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Assist students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- Coach tutees in study skills, note-taking, organization and time management.
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- I teach youth study habits and learning tips.
- Coach students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Hold one-on-one instructional sessions with students in need of additional help.
Behavior Support Specialist
Maxim Healthcare
Emeryville, CA
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Delivered seamless care, minimizing misuse and diversion through close collaboration with peers.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.
- Gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
4th Grade Teacher
Amethod Public School
Oakland, CA
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles.
- Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
- Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 09.2022
- Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Mentored, tutored, and instructed students in need of additional support after school and during planning times.
Program Supervisor
Behavior Treatment Analysis
Walnut Creek, CA
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw team reporting, performance and quality assurance for group of 10 personnel.
- Established and maintained operations of behavior program.
- Helped team members improve productivity and performance through hands-on coaching in order to achieve company objectives.
- Wrote program requirements to define operations and meet target objectives.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for all staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet all HIPAA guidelines and statues for data security.
- Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Juvo Behavioral Health
Concord, CA
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Gave early intervention support to students just beginning to struggle with materials.
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
- Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Provided individual students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
Administrative Clerk
Contra Costa County Assessors Office
Martinez, CA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Learned and applied legal terminology related to the transfer of real property, Assessment Appeals, and Exemptions claims
- Keyed in customer contacts and delivery dates to update details in company databases.
- Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality protocol regarding client information and documents.
- Enhanced recordkeeping storage space and usability by reorganizing physical filing systems.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriate departments and personnel.
- Managed client communication, scanning documents and distribution of mail..
- Data entry
Shift Supervisor/ Barista
Starbucks
Martinez, Ca
12.2006 - 07.2017
- Managed 10 team members, including scheduling, training and conflict resolution.
- Updated menu with daily offerings and specials, using personalized artistic touches.
- Led regular coffee and tea tasting, showcasing seasonal items and reinforcing staff expertise.
- Greeted guests with a pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Managed inventory by establishing and adjusting ordering parameters, forecasting usage and controlling waste.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Resolved customer disputes with tact and professionalism.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Bookkeeper
Safeway
Pittsburg, CA
07.2004 - 08.2008
- Processed documents by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments.
- Diminished financial discrepancies by accurately recording and tracking expenses and income while organizing bank deposits and statements.
- Compiled financial data including compliant ledger and journal records.
- Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence.
- Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and efficiency.
Cashier
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.
Concord, CA
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Increased sales by suggesting specific purchases to customers.
- Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
- Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to store manager for remediation.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - East Bay
2013
High School Diploma -
Mt. Diablo High School
Concord, CA06.2003
Master of Science - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/ Education
National University
La Jolla, CA/ OnlineSkills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- CPR/AED current
- Fun loving mentor
- Energetic
- Great listening skills
- Critical thinker
- Self-directed
- CBEST Certificate
- Team player
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to problem solve
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Learning Technology
- Teaching and learning assessments
- School culture and community relations
- Developmental disabilities experience (ASD)
- Crisis and conflict management
- Supervision skills
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Data and spreadsheet management
- Decisive
- Ability to adapt to new situations
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Sheet, Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Case management
- Behavior redirection
- Care plan management
- Case management experience
- Community activities
- Community integration
- Classroom management
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Passed CBEST (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) examination /July 2018
- Volunteer at the Antioch Animal Shelter
- Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Tutor
Lafayette Academy
02.2022 - Current
Extended Care Assistant Coordinator
Berkeley Youth Alternatives
10.2021 - 08.2022
Administrative Clerk
Contra Costa County Assessors Office
04.2021 - 10.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Amethod Public School
08.2019 - 02.2020
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
08.2019 - 09.2022
Program Supervisor
Behavior Treatment Analysis
12.2018 - 07.2019
Behavior Support Specialist
Maxim Healthcare
04.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Behavioral Technician
Juvo Behavioral Health
07.2015 - 06.2019
Shift Supervisor/ Barista
Starbucks
12.2006 - 07.2017
Bookkeeper
Safeway
07.2004 - 08.2008
Cashier
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.
06.2003 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - East Bay
High School Diploma -
Mt. Diablo High School
Master of Science - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/ Education
National University
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