Giselle Velazquez
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated Head Softball Coach highly effective at building and overseeing a leading softball program at the Travel ball level. Proactive and self-confident leader with demonstrated success in recruiting skilled athletes and developing exceptional players. Prepared to bring 6+ years' experience to a dynamic new position. Forward-thinking, experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Psychology Practicum Student
John Jay Elementary School
Mount Prospect, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans, monitored progress, and documented client outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and other school personnel in the development of behavior plans for identified students.
- Created data-driven reports that document student progress over time.
- Participated in professional development activities related to best practices in school psychology services delivery.
- Observed classrooms for signs of academic or behavioral difficulties among students.
- Analyzed assessment results from standardized tests administered throughout the year to identify areas where additional intervention may be needed.
- Maintained confidentiality standards when working with sensitive information related to students' academic records or personal lives.
- Researched current trends in school psychology theory and practice so as to stay informed about new developments in the field.
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Head Softball Coach
Windy City Softball Club
Rosemont, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained organized and operational equipment, facilities and field.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
Substitute Teacher
School District 211
Palatine, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed high school classrooms during teacher absences.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Operations Supervisor
Victoria's Secret & PINK
Hoffman Estates, IL
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Monitored marketing and advertising campaigns to verify maximum efficiency and cost savings to budget.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.
- Created formulas of successful strategies to enhance financial welfare of organization for maximum profit.
Brand Representative
Hollister.Co
Schaumburg, IL
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Conversed with customers to share information about products and services.
- Shared feedback and ideas with management to improve processes.
- Created experiences that drove business results and customer brand engagement.
- Employed basic selling techniques to engage with customers.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on guest needs and desires.
Education
Ed.S - School Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Judson University
Elgin, IL05.2023
Skills
- Performance Optimization
- Decision Making
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization
- Seasonal Planning
- Planning and Implementation
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
- Group Instruction
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Professionalism
- Client rapport building
- Data-driven decision-making
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
Timeline
School Psychology Practicum Student
John Jay Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Head Softball Coach
Windy City Softball Club
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
School District 211
08.2021 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Victoria's Secret & PINK
05.2019 - 05.2021
Brand Representative
Hollister.Co
09.2016 - 05.2019
Ed.S - School Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Judson University
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