VALERIA COTZAJAY-COBIAN
GiST
Granada Hills,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Current college student with experience working with children, excelling in activity planning and fostering teamwork. Proven ability to implement safety standards while cultivating leadership in children. Strong organizational skills and effective communication have consistently enhanced program success and student engagement.
Work History
STEM Mentor and Presentor
9 Months- Developed and facilitated hands-on experiments for middle school audiences to illustrate biology and engineering concepts
- Translated complex scientific information into fun and simple presentations, successfully giving mini lessons to classrooms of 20 students
- Cultivated interest in STEM through mentorship and communication with diverse student groups
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT LEADER
4 Months- Coordinated and supervised activities for up to 30 children aged 4-6, providing a safe environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues on projects related to curriculum development and program evaluation.
- Cultivated strong leadership qualities among students through mentorship.
- Managed student behavior with positive reinforcement.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
1 Year 5 Months- Supervised outdoor playtime to support child safety.
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and clean up for toddlers.
- Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills in resolving conflicts between children.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Biotechnology
CANDIDATE
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Safety standards implementation
Organizational skills
Activity planning
Time management
Effective communication
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Bilingual
Timeline
STEM Mentor and Presentor
GiST
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT LEADER
KYDS
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More
CHILDCARE ASSISTANT
MUHSD
10.2018 - 03.2020Read More
California State University Northridge
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from Biotechnology
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