Sequoia Ortiz
Santa Cruz,CA
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool
01.2024 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- I oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- I worked with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and material development.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep them informed.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Service Coordinator
Lewis Air Services
01.2020 - Current
- Prioritizing Calls Based on Urgency and Importance
- Schedule, or dispatch workers, work crew, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer request, specifications, or needs, using telephones
- Inputting invoices and keeping up with accounts payable in an effective manner.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving service issues.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels of tools, equipment, and parts required for services rendered.
- Boosted overall team performance by delivering ongoing training sessions on best practices in customer service and technical skills.
Associate
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum Of Discovery
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced childcare quality by implementing innovative educational programs and activities.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support center programs and resources enhancement.
- Implemented comprehensive health policies aligned with CDC guidelines to minimize illness outbreaks within the facility.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant licensing requirements by maintaining detailed documentation and submitting timely reports as necessary.
- Created an inclusive environment that respected diversity in culture, language, ability level, and learning style.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Dana Hills High School
Dana Point, CA06.2020
Skills
- Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Quick books
- Accounting
- Invoicing
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Conflict resolution
- Group facilitation
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
awards
- UCSC Deans List
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society
- Alpha Gamma Sigma National Honors Society
references
- Suzanne Lewis, Lewis Air Services, Inc., 714-290-8860, Lewisair@aol.com
- Nicole Baker, Childcare Employer, 727-453-2768, Nicole.k.baker@accenture.com
- Dawn Kamber, Former news director on KSBR radio station,, 949-291-1854, dawn.kamber@gmail.com
- Philip Lewis, Lewis Air Services, Inc., 949-677-8705, Philip@lewisair.com
hobbies and interests
- Skiing
- Travel
- Dancing
- Tennis
- Reading
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Baking
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool
01.2024 - Current
Associate
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum Of Discovery
06.2022 - 01.2023
Service Coordinator
Lewis Air Services
01.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Santa Cruz
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Saddleback College
High School Diploma -
Dana Hills High School
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