Valeria Gonzalez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security / Migrant Shelter
Favorite Staffing
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Respond to all emergencies as they occur.
- Identify visitors and have them sign in/out.
- Communicate relevant information via radio, phone, or written reports to
shelter management. - Conduct periodic walking inspections of all areas of the facility.
- Ability to calmly diffuse situations that may arise.
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Conduct Security Check of resident's bags, belonging went entering the shelter to prevent weapons, drugs, prohibited items or paraphernalia from entering the shelter.
Youth Care Worker Supervisor
Cherokee Federal
Greensboro, NC
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Provides documentation of supervision by maintaining a supervisory log for all staff supervised.
- Completes all required documentation that pertains to this position in a timely manner that may include daily reports.
- Ensures that appropriate shelter care and line of sight supervision of unaccompanied minors by assigned staff is handled in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Supports the Site Lead through formal or informal supervision and provides staff with ongoing feedback.
- Communicates frequently with other shelter departments and support staff regarding pertinent information about residents.
- Assists during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another.
- Participates in ongoing meetings, conferences, and training programs as required.
- Helps coordinate on-site community meetings, understands group dynamics, promotes and maintains a positive peer group culture.
- Provides coverage for assigned staff as needed to meet contractual ratio requirements.
- Supports the Site Lead through formal or informal supervision and provides staff with ongoing feedback.
- Communicates frequently with shift supervisor.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Teacher - 2nd Grade
U.E.P San Jose De Cagua School
Cagua, Aragua, Venezuela
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Provided instruction in English and Spanish to a classroom of 20 second grade students.
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans that aligned with Common Core standards.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Facilitated small group activities to help students develop critical thinking skills.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance and behavior issues.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to motivate students' academic achievement.
- Incorporated hands-on activities into lessons for increased comprehension of material.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers through cooperative learning activities.
- Encouraged self-expression through creative projects such as art, music, or drama performances.
Education
Associate of Science -
Universidad Bicentenaria De Aragua
VenezuelaSkills
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Records Management
- Student Evaluation
- Lesson Planning
- Public Safety
- First Aid Training
- Crisis Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-Making
- Aviation Disaster Response
Aptitudes
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Department of Children and Family Services Mandated Reporter
- Active Shooter Response
- Deescalation Techniques
- Sexual Harassment: Illinois Mandatory Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security / Migrant Shelter
Favorite Staffing
01.2024 - Current
Youth Care Worker Supervisor
Cherokee Federal
04.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher - 2nd Grade
U.E.P San Jose De Cagua School
09.2018 - 02.2023
Associate of Science -
Universidad Bicentenaria De Aragua
- Department of Children and Family Services Mandated Reporter
- Active Shooter Response
- Deescalation Techniques
- Sexual Harassment: Illinois Mandatory Training
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