Valerie Lucile B. Cruz
Honolulu
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in education and management roles ready to reenter the classroom with renewed dedication and creativity. Former high school and daycare teacher returning after a 5-year family leave. Over 7 years of classroom experience, volunteer teaching, and curriculum planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Caregiver
Self-Employed
Honolulu
04.2022 - Current
- Organized daily schedules, activity planning, and household routines.
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation, budgeting, and cleaning.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies to encourage positive behavior.
- Coordinated playdates and social interactions with peers.
- Maintained a safe play environment at home.
Assistant Manager
Panda Express
Hampton
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations for a high-volume facility generating $10,000–$11,000 in daily revenue, serving as the primary authority for financial reconciliation, cash handling, and loss prevention.
- Team Supervision: Supervise, schedule, and train a year-round team of 15–18 staff members, enforcing corporate performance standards and mentoring junior staff for promotion.
- Crisis Management: Serve as Acting Store Manager during leadership absences, maintaining total operational control including opening/closing security protocols and crisis resolution.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce rigorous ServSafe sanitation standards and Health Department regulations, achieving consistent pass rates on unannounced safety inspections.
Program Assistant
Langley Air Force Base, CDC
Hampton
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted in maintaining classroom organization, cleanliness, sanitation, meal service preparation, and resource organization across multiple classrooms (Infant to Preschool) to promote a positive learning space.
- Supervised classroom activities to ensure a safe and engaging environment.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom management and activities.
Preschool Teacher
Joyful Care Children's Center
Hampton
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Interim Leadership: Selected to step into a vacant Lead Teacher role, assuming full responsibility for curriculum planning, classroom management, and student development assessments.
- Achievement: Awarded "Staff of the Quarter" for successfully stabilizing classroom operations and maintaining high educational standards during a critical staffing vacancy.
- Curriculum Delivery: Implemented age-appropriate Pre-K lesson plans compliant with state standards, fostering social-emotional and cognitive development for diverse student groups.
High School Teacher
Miriam College High School
Quezon City
06.2011 - 04.2017
- Created and implemented lesson plans for Grades 9-12 classes in Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Arts and Crafts, Resource Management, and Home Economics
- Advised and managed homeroom classes and clubs for 5 years
- Participated and lead trainings, workshops, and seminars for teachers
- Volunteered in various social work sponsored by the College
Education
Master of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communication
Miriam College
Philippines05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
University of The Philippines
Philippines04.2011
Skills
- Effective communication
- Activity planning
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Daily scheduling
Timeline
Full-Time Caregiver
Self-Employed
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Panda Express
01.2019 - 11.2022
Program Assistant
Langley Air Force Base, CDC
01.2019 - 04.2019
Preschool Teacher
Joyful Care Children's Center
03.2018 - 10.2018
High School Teacher
Miriam College High School
06.2011 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Integrated Marketing Communication
Miriam College
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
University of The Philippines