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Victoria Velez

Venice,FL

Summary

I am looking to apply my area of expertise in working with people of all ages, team building, leading and motivating, as well as my relationship-building skills. I am dedicated to applying training, monitoring and using my morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. From retail to educating to management I have worked my way up with both experience and schooling to succeed in all I am capable of doing.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Early Learning Academy

YMCA Of Southwest Florida
05.2021 - Current
  • Manage the day to day operation of the Early Learning Academy including immediate staff supervision, Florida licensing requirements, delivery of Learning Beyond Paper curriculum and the health, and safety of the children enrolled.
  • Assume the role of the Academy Director in the event of an absence.
  • Continually train and assist teachers in administration of CLASS Assessments, VPK FAST testing, DECA assessments and Ages & Stages Questionnaires
  • Supervise staff to include call outs, vacation, daily staff schedule and concerns and issues
  • Coordinate hiring and evaluating staff as needed.
  • Maintain accurate records for children on file, wait lists, staff training requirements, and immunizations/ physicals on enrolled children.
  • Recruit potential new families and give tours of the facility.
  • Manage childcare payments to include card entry, scheduling credit card drafts, adjusting units to reflect scholarship amounts, and keeping track of returned payments.
  • Coordinate and plan Academy programs such as graduations, fundraisers, conferences, celebrations and parent nights.

Lead Teacher

YMCA Of Southwest Florida
12.2017 - 05.2021
  • Was directly responsible for safety and instruction of a VPK classroom for 3 school years and a Two Year Old classroom for 1 school year.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success within their VPK program monitoring scores.
  • Completed Ages & Stages Questionnaires and VPK assessments on all students quarterly as well as administered the DECA assessment as needed for children needing additional screening for developmental supports.
  • Held parent teacher conferences highlighting student growth as well as planned classroom events that encouraged family involvement.
  • Utilized Tadpoles program as well as Creative Curriculum, the Kindness Curriculum and the Florida Birth-Five Early Learning Standards.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques using Conscious Discipline tools.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

VPK Teacher's Assistant

YMCA Of Southwest Florida
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences conducive to the VPK curriculum.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classroom with supplies daily.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers in a small group setting.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Followed daily schedule and calendar of center events.

Assistant Store Manager

Spirit Halloween
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Was the Assistant Store Manager for two consecutive seasons of the retail store being opened temporarily in the area. This included a full build and take down of the retail space.
  • Supported the Store Manager in the overall operation of the Store by maximizing the sales potential, developing the Sales Associates and controlling both expenses and shrink.
  • Effectively merchandise, sign and price the store in accordance with Company guidelines.
  • Seeks ways to satisfy a Guest’s complaint by providing solutions that will encourage them to continue to shop with us.
  • Master the function of the POS system that included asking the customer for an email address and encouraging donations towards the company's Spirit of Children fundraiser.
  • Open and close the store and protect all Company assets including: key control of the store and back bank.
  • Review cash handling procedures with cashiers; assist in balancing the cash drawers and signing off on deposits slips when Store Manager is not present.
  • Assist Store Manager in completing all administrative paperwork

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Financial Management
  • Team Operations
  • Program Coordination
  • Employee Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Business Planning
  • Training and development
  • Goal setting
  • Risk assessment
  • Policy implementation

Certification

Infant/ Child/ Adult First Aid/ CPR

Trauma Endorsed Directors Credential

VPK Program Directors Credential

Languages

Italian
Limited Working

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Early Learning Academy

YMCA Of Southwest Florida
05.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher

YMCA Of Southwest Florida
12.2017 - 05.2021

VPK Teacher's Assistant

YMCA Of Southwest Florida
07.2015 - 12.2017

Assistant Store Manager

Spirit Halloween
08.2013 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

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