Pamela Souza
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dedicated Teacher professional with ability of meeting student goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Reliable employee seeking Substitute Teaching position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic Teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experienced Elementary Teacher with over 15 years of experience in Private and Public education . Clear understanding of teaching standards and rigor to motivate students to academic excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Victor Elementary School District
Victorville, CA
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Office Manager
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
2nd Grade Teacher
Coast Christian School
Redondo Beach, CA
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Medical Unit Secretary
Vitas Hospice
Torrance, CA
09.2002 - 07.2007
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents.
2nd Grade Teacher
Gardena Assembly Of God
Gardena, CA
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Administrative Assistant
Cardiology Consultants Of The SouthBay
Torrance, CA
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
Unit Secretary
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
03.1989 - 05.1997
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
Education
No Degree - Human Development
El Camino College
Torrance, CANo Degree - Transitional Kindergarten Units
University California San Diego
La Jolla, CAMulti Subject Teacher Credential -
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA06.2000
Skills
- Decision Making
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data Entry
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team building
- Self-Motivated
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Achieved Transitional Kindergarten certification in State of California within the time frame required.
- Collaborated with grade level team in the development of reading and writing projects to advance students to next gradelevel.
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Victor Elementary School District
10.2013 - 06.2021
Office Manager
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2012
2nd Grade Teacher
Coast Christian School
08.2007 - 06.2009
Medical Unit Secretary
Vitas Hospice
09.2002 - 07.2007
2nd Grade Teacher
Gardena Assembly Of God
08.2000 - 08.2002
Administrative Assistant
Cardiology Consultants Of The SouthBay
05.1997 - 05.1999
Unit Secretary
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
03.1989 - 05.1997
No Degree - Human Development
El Camino College
No Degree - Transitional Kindergarten Units
University California San Diego
Multi Subject Teacher Credential -
Hope International University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Hope International University
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