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Vanessa Cortes

Summary

Hardworking with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with excellent discussion management, lecturing, and mentoring abilities. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Focused on boosting team productivity with accurate administrative support. A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute ASES Tutor, Clerk, & Para-educator

Brawley Elementary School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email, and office machines.
  • Copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
  • Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
  • Served as a classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.

ELPAC Examiner

Brawley Elementary School District
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Administered ELPAC test to students.
  • Use online testing systems to assess students, ranging from TK through 8th grade, (both virtually and in person).
  • Helped faculty prepare tests and set up testing spaces.
  • Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Score tests in accordance with ELPAC guidelines and rubrics

Cashier

Donuts Plus
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Helped customers complete purchases.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Maintaining a clean facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.

Janitor/Receptionist

Breakout Fitness (Gym)
03.2019 - 07.2019

Worked at the Gym via a work-study supervised by the Migrant program at BUHS.

  • Maintaining a clean facility by completing a variety of cleaning tasks.
  • Greeted the clients of the gym and complete a variety of front desk tasks, such as taking phone calls, answering questions, handling correspondence, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences Spanish

San Diego State University
Calexico, CA
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Behavioral And Social Sciences For CSUGE

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking ability
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-Solving
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Classroom Monitoring

Timeline

Substitute ASES Tutor, Clerk, & Para-educator

Brawley Elementary School District
09.2022 - 06.2023

ELPAC Examiner

Brawley Elementary School District
01.2022 - 05.2023

Cashier

Donuts Plus
08.2019 - 12.2021

Janitor/Receptionist

Breakout Fitness (Gym)
03.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences Spanish

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Behavioral And Social Sciences For CSUGE

Imperial Valley College

High School Diploma -

Brawley Union High School
Vanessa Cortes