Lauren Cortez
Santa Maria,California
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Facilitator
08.2015 - Current
- Monitored students'' progress regularly through assessments, adjusting tutoring techniques accordingly for optimal results.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Supplemented homeschool curriculum with additional resources, keeping content fresh and relevant for the learners.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring all students could grasp the concepts being taught.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
Classical Conversation Essentials Tutor
Classical Conversations
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Evaluated classical, student-lead and unschooling methodologies for best option.
Business Owner and Lead Facepainter
L.C. Creations
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Managed day-to-day operations with strong organizational skills, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Serna High School
Whittier, CA06.2006
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Operations Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Relations
- Computer Proficiency
Timeline
Business Owner and Lead Facepainter
L.C. Creations
09.2019 - 03.2023
Classical Conversation Essentials Tutor
Classical Conversations
09.2018 - 05.2019
Homeschool Facilitator
08.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
La Serna High School
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