Victoria Zuniga
TX
Summary
Dynamic professional that collaborates with collogues and students to create and implement learning opportunities while offering mutual support in educational pursuits. A resourceful and reliable candidate skilled at juggling multiple priorities with a can-do attitude and fostering network.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Art Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized school-wide art exhibitions showcasing student artwork, promoting community involvement and appreciation for the arts.
- Served as advisor for the school's Photography/Yearbook guiding students in organizing events and developing leadership skills during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing students'' understanding of the connection between art and other subjects.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by serving on committees focused on improving overall educational experience for both staff and students by hosting painting workshops.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
- Participated in community events where students showcased artwork.
Art Teacher
Horizon Montessori Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 8th Grade.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress in the arts program, addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement as needed.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
Office Assistant
Alexia Financial Services
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - All Level Certification
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2017
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Issue Resolution
- Multimedia integration
- Student Mentoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Event Planning
- Supply Management
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Month" at Horizon Montessori in October 2019.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Horizon Montessori in 2021.
- Named "Teacher of the Month" at IDEA College Prep Elsa in October 2023.
Certification
- Art All Level EC-12 Grade,- TEA State Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
High School Art Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Art Teacher
Horizon Montessori Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2022
Office Assistant
Alexia Financial Services
12.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - All Level Certification
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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