Vanessa DeSimone
Summary
Hard-working professional with 5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of field instruction, lifelong learning, and human behavior and performance. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Firefighter role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Downey, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
Special Education Teacher
TK-2
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
Teacher
KENSINGTON MONTESSORI
Laguna Niguel, Ca
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Demonstrate activities to children
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Supervisor
MISSING LINK 4 AUTISM
Newbury Park, Ca
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming
- Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members
- Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback
- Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits
- Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage
- Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.
Education
Master -
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL
06.2023
Master of Education -
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
05.2020
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
05.2019
Skills
- Active listening
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
Certification
Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential (IP)
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Los Angeles County Fire Department
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
TK-2
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
KENSINGTON MONTESSORI
08.2022 - 06.2023
Supervisor
MISSING LINK 4 AUTISM
06.2015 - 03.2020
Master -
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL
Master of Education -
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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