Victoria Palacios
Cicero,IL
Summary
Motivated Urban Education major with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Committed to community service, youth development, and fostering creative, engaging learning environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
NEIU Student Aide/Tutor
Cicero SD99
Cicero, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Tutor 4th-6th graders in math, science, LEGO SPIKE, and Scratch coding.
- Support after-school 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.
Art Instructor
NEIU Pathways Summer Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Taught daily STEAM-integrated art lessons to grades 4-6.
- Led classroom management, group collaboration, and creative projects.
Garden Program Intern
Morton Freshman Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Guided students in the Garden Expansion Project, promoting environmental learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Education (Early Childhood)
University of Illinois Chicago
1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 6060705.2027
Morton East High School -
Morton East High School
Cicero, IL05.2023
Skills
- Leadership & teamwork
- Classroom support & tutoring
- Strong communication
- Organization & multitasking
- Creative lesson planning
- Bilingual communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Art integration
Languages
- English, Highly Proficient
- Spanish, Highly Proficient
Activities
- National Honor Society, Community service & event support, 2019-2023
- Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Vice President; led meetings & presentations, 2020-2023
- LARES SEEDS, Member, UIC, 2024
- LARES Summer Institute, Leadership & college transition training, 2023
Timeline
Art Instructor
NEIU Pathways Summer Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
NEIU Student Aide/Tutor
Cicero SD99
09.2024 - Current
Garden Program Intern
Morton Freshman Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Education (Early Childhood)
University of Illinois Chicago
Morton East High School -
Morton East High School