Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Generic

Victoria Mendoza

Fontana,CA

Summary

Every student deserves a champion. Someone who believes in them, advocates for them, and empowers them to reach their full potential. As a dynamic and bilingual education professional, I bring that commitment to every classroom I enter. With hands-on experience, I have worked to create inclusive, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environments where students feel seen, valued, and motivated to succeed. My expertise in leveraging data-driven assessments, integrating technology, and providing targeted interventions ensures that instruction is not only effective but also tailored to meet the diverse needs of each learner. Driven by passion, innovation, and a deep belief in educational equity, I am dedicated to making a lasting impact, one student at a time.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide SpED

Maple Elementary -Fontana Unified
Fontana, CA
08.2016 - 07.2025
  • Provided instructional and behavioral support to students with mild to moderate disabilities in a general education or specialized classroom setting. Worked under the supervision of a Resource Specialist Program (RSP) teacher or Special Education instructor, and General Education Teacher to facilitate student learning, engagement, and success.
  • Assisted in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) by reinforcing lessons, adapting instructional materials, and modifying assignments to meet diverse student needs.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills, problem solving strategies and collaboration among students.
  • Provided one-on-one or small-group support to students, ensuring they understood and completed classwork effectively.
  • Helped maintain a structured and inclusive learning environment by implementing behavioral interventions, redirection strategies, and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Prepared instructional materials, organized resources, and assisted with record-keeping related to IEP implementation and student progress tracking.
  • Received training, administered, and assisted in ELPAC testing for English learners, as well as i-Ready assessments for math and English, for general education and inclusion students, ensuring accurate data collection and student progress monitoring.
  • Provided tutoring services after school for struggling learners.

Student Teacher

Werner Elementary - Rialto Unified
Rialto, CA
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Gained hands-on classroom experience by applying instructional strategies and classroom management techniques under the supervision of my mentor teacher. Engaged with students and families, planned lessons, and developed professional teaching skills.
  • Fostered a collaborative learning environment by encouraging students to work in teams on projects and assignments.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons when appropriate to enhance engagement and student learning.
  • Facilitated class discussions to encourage critical thinking and class participation.
  • Worked closely with mentor teacher to refine teaching practices, and participated in PLC meetings with mentor teacher, staff, and administration.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Engaged with families and guardians through conferences, progress reports, and ongoing communication to support student success.
  • Assisted in translating for parents and guardians during conferences, meetings, and written communications, to ensure effective engagement and support for students.
  • Administered and assisted i-Ready assessments for math and English, ensuring accurate data collection and student progress monitoring.
  • Reflected on teaching experiences, sought constructive feedback, and implemented best practices to improve instructional effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2024

Skills

  • Passion for student success and lifelong learning
  • Lesson planning and curriculum alignment
  • Positive behavior reinforcement
  • Monitoring student progress & adjusting instruction
  • Providing targeted interventions for struggling learners
  • Social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies
  • Integrating technology into learning (Teams, Google Classroom, i-Ready, Nearpod, etc)
  • Reflective teaching practices and feedback implementation
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Parent-teacher communication and conferences
  • Data-driven instruction & assessment
  • Community engagement & outreach
  • Bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English) – supporting multilingual students and families
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Tutoring experience

Accomplishments

  • Classified Employee of the year 2023
  • Member of Instructional Leadership Team from 2020-2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Teacher

Werner Elementary - Rialto Unified
08.2024 - 01.2025

Teacher Aide SpED

Maple Elementary -Fontana Unified
08.2016 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE