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Valerie Vazquez

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Organized and focused on helping lead teachers with support and student instruction. Passionate and kind about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Passionate about working with children at multiple grade levels. Good record keeping and time management skills in and outside a classroom setting. Devoted to building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant Volunteer

Norterra Canyon Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ
07.2022 - Current
  • Supporting teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Assisting teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Supporting (with limited supervision) struggling students in reaching reading comprehension goals
  • Supervising the classroom during moments when the teacher needs to step away for a meeting.

Cosmetologist

Self Employed Services
Phoenix, AZ
01.2005 - Current
  • Engaged positively with clients to deliver memorable customer experiences that resulted in repeat business.
  • Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
  • Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
  • Performed haircuts, coloring, highlighting and styling techniques.
  • Attended continuing education classes to stay up-to-date with trends in the industry.
  • Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
  • Carried out waxing services for eyebrows, legs, arms and other body parts.

Bar Manager

Waterloo Ice House Restaurant
Austin, TX
03.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Ordered and maintained an adequate supply of alcoholic beverages, glassware, garnishes, ice, napkins, straws and other items needed for drinks.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding quality of food or beverage service in a timely manner.

Server Trainer

Red Robin
Glendale, AZ
04.2007 - 01.2012
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Educated waiters on menu, memorization strategies and how to convey information clearly.
  • Provided one-on-one support to ensure successful completion of training objectives.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Accelerated Learning Center
Phoenix, AZ
06-2003

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Product and Service Explanations
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Critical Thinking
  • Positive and professional
  • Classroom Management/Supervision
  • Field Trip Monitoring
  • Student Engagement
  • Grading Work
  • Literacy support
  • Behavior Modeling

References

Leslie Harris                     

Teacher at Norterra Canyon Elementary

309-275-8051

Leslie.Harris@dvusd.org

Kelcie Dittrick                 

Teacher at Norterra Canyon Elementary

775-461-9752

Kelcie.Dittrick@dvusd.org

Rebecca Jensen

Nurse at Dignity Health

530-524-3542

rmpepple@yahoo.com

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant Volunteer

Norterra Canyon Elementary School
07.2022 - Current

Bar Manager

Waterloo Ice House Restaurant
03.2012 - 01.2014

Server Trainer

Red Robin
04.2007 - 01.2012

Cosmetologist

Self Employed Services
01.2005 - Current

High School Diploma -

Accelerated Learning Center

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