VICTORIA COTA
San Diego,CA
Summary
CSUSM alumni with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Adaptable professional and motivational leader with seven years of work experience in the education industry. Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies and creative thinking skills. Currently accepted into MSW Graduate program with concentration In Direct Practice/ PPS Credential at SDSU for Fall 2024.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cluster Substitute Teacher
SUHSD/ Palomar High School
Chula Vista, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines (SBAC, LCAP Survey).
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Integrated technology into lessons whenever possible.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed (English Learner).
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring (Social Sciences & English).
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Collaborated with EL Resource Teacher, Attendance Coordinator & Intervention Coordinator to ensure students academic and personal success.
- Students home visitations & parent outreach.
Campus Assistant
SUHSD/ Palomar High School
Chula, Vista, CA
11.2017 - 02.2024
- Answered inquiries from students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni regarding procedures.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Direct visitors to appropriate offices and schools wings.
- Chairperson of School Site Council. Collaborate in SSC meetings with colleagues on the improvement of academic achievements and effective use of selected funds. Develop and monitoring the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
- Maintained accurate records of student activities.
- Provided administrative support to faculty, staff, parents and students.
- Ensured compliance with district rules by monitoring student behavior.
- Monitor daily attendance and report absences and tardies to the Attendance Coordinator.
- Answered office phone calls, emails, routed calls to appropriate personnel, answer questions and document information.
- Create reports and other types of documentation that contain sensitive and confidential information.
- Serve as an office clerk substitute as needed.
- Direct and assist parents, students and substitutes on school procedures and policies.
- Knowledge of Infinite Campus software
Nutrition Assistant
SUHSD/ Hilltop High School
San Diego, CA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized work area while preparing meals according to dietary plans.
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Inventoried kitchen supplies and equipment as needed for daily operations.
- Monitored food storage areas to ensure proper temperature control, sanitation, and rotation of stock items.
- Checked temperature of foods being served to ensure proper temperatures were maintained throughout the day.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments and giving change back to customers.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately prepared in a timely manner.
- Enforced safety policies and procedures related to food sanitation regulations set forth by local health departments.
- Utilized safe and efficient methods for operating equipment.
- Prepared and served food in a high-volume cafeteria setting, ensuring timely meal delivery.
- Operated industrial dishwasher to wash glassware and utensils.
- Assisted in training new cafeteria workers on procedures and customer service standards.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of cafeteria for breakfast, lunch, and special events.
Manager
Monerick Office Supplies Store
Tijuana, B.C
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Monitoring budget, purchases and processing orders.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Processed payroll and distributed paychecks to employees.
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos05.2023
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2021
Skills
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Redirection
- Behavioral Assistance
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- CPR (adult, child, infant, AED) First Aid Training, 2023
- Computer Applications Microsoft Office 2010; Montgomery Adult School, 2015
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Member Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) 2022-2023
- Chairperson School Site Council Palomar High School (SSC) 2023-2024
- Safety Committee Member 2023-2024
Timeline
Cluster Substitute Teacher
SUHSD/ Palomar High School
02.2024 - Current
Campus Assistant
SUHSD/ Palomar High School
11.2017 - 02.2024
Nutrition Assistant
SUHSD/ Hilltop High School
06.2016 - 06.2017
Manager
Monerick Office Supplies Store
01.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Southwestern College
- CPR (adult, child, infant, AED) First Aid Training, 2023
- Computer Applications Microsoft Office 2010; Montgomery Adult School, 2015
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