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Vanessa Lucero

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Social Psychology. I took a break in my career to focus on raising my children but have remained actively engaged in learning and volunteering at my children's school. I possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as keen attention to detail and the ability to independently or as a part of a team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay-at-home Parent

01.2008 - Current
  • Time management
  • Organize finances, schedules and appointments
  • Patience and resilience to adapt to circumstances that may change rapidly.
  • Problem solving skills; come up with practical solutions to complex problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Homeschool Teacher

09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.

Volunteer, Wolf Canyon Elementary

12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted the teacher in preparing and conducting classroom activities
  • Assisted at end of the year events and made sure they ran smoothly
  • Created trust with the students and staff in a positive manner, to which I was asked to come back to help with multiple events
  • Always arrived on time

Volunteer

Sierra Vista Elementary
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
09.2022

Skills

  • Completed online courses in research methods and social psychology
  • Participated in professional development webinars on effective communication and teamwork
  • Understanding of how others, think, feel and behave
  • Strong understanding of child development principles and theories
  • Understanding of group dynamics and the impact of social influence on individuals
  • Ability to create engaging and age appropriate lesson plans
  • Patient and empathetic

Technical Proficiencies

  • Excel
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Teams

Timeline

Volunteer, Wolf Canyon Elementary

12.2022 - 05.2023

Homeschool Teacher

09.2021 - 09.2022

Volunteer

Sierra Vista Elementary
09.2018 - 05.2019

Stay-at-home Parent

01.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Vanessa Lucero