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Victoria Barrera

Victoria Barrera

San Diego,TX

Summary

Versatile and compassionate professional with a background in child care and health services, notably at Prodigy Child Academy. Excelled in creating nurturing environments and fostering educational development, leveraging strong time management and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant improvements in classroom management and patient care quality, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a love for helping others.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Prodigy Child Academy
03.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.

Home Health Care Provider

Caridad
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

Instructional Paraprofessional

San Diego Independent School District
01.2013 - 05.2022
  • Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance instructional techniques.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism and dedication to their education at all times.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the school day by implementing structured routines.
  • Assisted with classroom setup and organization, maintaining an efficient workspace conducive to learning for all students.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Contributed to a safe and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

Manager

Lopez Stop and Save
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

Restaurant Manager

Pizza Inn
03.1997 - 01.1999
  • Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
  • Reduced staff turnover rate with effective leadership, open communication, and employee development opportunities.

Education

San Diego High School
San Diego, TX

Skills

  • Time management
  • Child safety
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Lesson planning
  • Strong work ethic
  • Health and safety
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Loves children
  • CPR and first aid
  • Friendly and likeable
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Approachable
  • Child care
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Gentle discipline
  • Language skills
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Arts, crafts, and games
  • FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
  • Housekeeping
  • Nutrition

Languages

English
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Prodigy Child Academy
03.2024 - Current

Home Health Care Provider

Caridad
01.2024 - 11.2024

Instructional Paraprofessional

San Diego Independent School District
01.2013 - 05.2022

Manager

Lopez Stop and Save
01.2000 - 01.2011

Restaurant Manager

Pizza Inn
03.1997 - 01.1999

San Diego High School

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