Virginia N Rodriguez Torres
Oakland,CA
Summary
Responsible and Punctual team member ,with many areas of study ranging from Child development, Fire Technology, Emergency medical Responder and Emergency Medical technician and Certified Phlebotomy. Good with multitasking and high stress situations. Ready to make a difference in the world through helping those that cant help themselves.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Attendant
Oakland Animal Services
Oakland, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Cleans and disinfects kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and common areas of facility with appropriate cleaning agents in order to maintain healthy, clean, safe and sanitary facility for shelter animals and public
- Humanely handles and kennels all animals and identifies shelter animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling, including animals which may be ill, injured, quarantined, aggressive or difficult to control and wildlife such as snakes, skunks, pigeons and raccoons
- Provides food, water and proper care for all shelter animals
- Under direct and indirect supervision of Shelter Veterinarian, administers medication, vaccinations and microchips, and provides treatment to all shelter animals and documents this activity in animals medical records
- Provides information and assists members of public, including individuals who may be angry, hostile or distraught, in search of lost or adoptable pets; assist potential adopters with information about animals needs, temperament, behavior and care
- Maintains accurate and legible case files and records for each animal in shelter; uses computer to input, update and access information regarding shelter animals and to produce written documents.
Bilingual Teacher/Administrator
La Plazita Community Building
Oakland, CA
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Integrated authentic materials from target language cultures into lessons, promoting greater cultural awareness among students while enhancing their linguistic abilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Developed strong rapport with students, resulting in positive learning environment and increased student participation.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Helping keep cleanliness.
Administrator/Bilingual Teacher
La Plazita Community Building
Oakland, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Helping kids understand the Spanish language.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- 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.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Implemented hands-on activities to encourage active learning, enhancing the understanding of complex concepts among young learners.
- Promoted a positive classroom atmosphere, resulting in improved student behavior and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary themes and strengthen overall curriculum quality.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in bilingual education and early childhood pedagogy.
- Enhanced student language proficiency by implementing bilingual instruction and immersion techniques.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Assistant teacher
La Plazita Preschool III
Oakland, CA
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Help feed snack and lunch
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
In home Babysitting
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Provides care to children inside and outside the home
- Prepares healthy meals
- Maintains daily schedule
- Performs light housework
- Leads children in fun activities
- Keeps children’s living and play areas tidy
- Helps with homework and tutoring as needed
- Meets the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in their care
- Provides structure and communicates consistent behavioral expectations
- Encourages healthy habits and hygiene
- Transports children, including school pickup and drop-off, play dates, and activities.
Cashier
Chubby Freeze
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Accurately handled cash register transactions while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a welcoming environment for customers.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills, balancing customer orders and requests to maintain satisfaction.
- Assisted counter staff in packing ready orders and distributing to customers.
- Cleaned and organized condiment and beverage stations to maintain tidiness.
- Collaborated with team members to provide exceptional customer service during peak hours.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly during busy periods or equipment malfunctions, keeping operations running smoothly under challenging circumstances.
- Managed cash drawer responsibly, ensuring accurate daily accounting of funds received and disbursed.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a positive dining experience for all patrons.
- Collected trash and empty trays from empty tables to maintain clean and tidy dining area.
- Prepared food orders accurately and efficiently, adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Resolved customer complaints independently or with aid of supervisor.
- Provided clear communication with kitchen staff regarding special requests or dietary restrictions, ensuring customer satisfaction with their meals.
- Completed order entries and verified correctness with customers to reduce post-order errors.
- Assisted with inventory management, resulting in reduced food waste and improved stock rotation.
Customer Service
Uhaul Moving and Storage
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Assist customers inside and outside a U-Haul center with U-Haul products and services
- Use smartphone-based U-Scan technology to manage rentals and inventory
- Move and hook up U-Haul trucks and trailers
- Clean and inspect equipment on the lot including checking fluid levels
- Answer questions and educate customers regarding products and services
- Prepare rental invoices and accept equipment returned from rental
- Install hitches and trailer wiring.
Cashier
Chubby Freeze
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Accurately handled cash register transactions while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring a welcoming environment for customers.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills, balancing customer orders and requests to maintain satisfaction.
- Assisted counter staff in packing ready orders and distributing to customers.
- Cleaned and organized condiment and beverage stations to maintain tidiness.
- Collaborated with team members to provide exceptional customer service during peak hours.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly during busy periods or equipment malfunctions, keeping operations running smoothly under challenging circumstances.
- Managed cash drawer responsibly, ensuring accurate daily accounting of funds received and disbursed.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a positive dining experience for all patrons.
- Collected trash and empty trays from empty tables to maintain clean and tidy dining area.
- Improved operational efficiency by assisting with opening/closing tasks such as restocking supplies or cleaning equipment thoroughly after each shift.
- Prepared food orders accurately and efficiently, adhering to strict quality control standards.
- Provided beverage cups and condiments to increase customer convenience
- Provided clear communication with kitchen staff regarding special requests or dietary restrictions, ensuring customer satisfaction with their meals.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2023
Skills
- Great with people and hardworking
- Ready for any new challenges and eager to learn new things
- Strong problem solver
- Like to work with a team and build bonds with them
- Cash Management
- Cashier reports
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and powerpoint
- Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Time management and team Management
- Organizational skills
- Communication skill
- Self-Directed
- Education and instruction
- Classroom management and organization
- Basic knowledge of infant and toddler development
- Vaccination procedures
- Pet handling
- Cleaning Protocols
- Health monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Animal Care
- Physical Fitness
- Creativity and Innovation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Honest and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Customer Communication
- Relationship Building
- Work Prioritization
- Problem Identification
- Work Planning
- Facilities Maintenance
- Information Collection and Recording
- Play-Based Learning
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Student Records Management
- Bilingual Instruction
- Health and safety
- Emotional Support
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Spanish and English proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Airway Management
- Scene Safety
- Diabetic Emergencies
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Geriatric Emergency Care
- Spinal Immobilization
- Burn Treatment
- Behavioral Emergencies
- Stroke Recognition
- Cultural Competency
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Pre-hospital Care
- CPR and First Aid
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Communication abilities
- Data Entry
- Paperwork Processing
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Adaptable approach
- Health Education
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Goal Minded
- Workload Management
- Patient Relations
- Stress Management
Certification
Certificate of Achievement Fire technology-05/27/2023
Wildland Fire Fighter 1 (2020) Internationally Accredited, California Fire Service Training and Education System -06/09/2022
Hazardous Materials FRA/FRO (2017) Internationally, California Fire Service Training and Education System Accredited-06/09/2022
Fire Fighter 1 (2019) Internationally Accredited, California Fire Service Training and Education System -06/09/2022
Fire Fighter 1 (2019) California, California Fire Service Training and Education System -06/09/2022
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)- 8/30/2022
Certificate of Completion Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course (210 Hours)-City College of San Francisco
Emergency Medical Technician , National Registery Emergency Medical Technician -01/16/2024
Certified Phlebotomy Technician, National Healthcareer Association- 05/21/2024 to 05/21/2026
Certificate of Completion HCT: 104 Phlebotomy Technician -City College of San Francisco -05/22/2024
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant
Oakland Animal Services
04.2022 - Current
Bilingual Teacher/Administrator
La Plazita Community Building
06.2020 - 04.2022
Administrator/Bilingual Teacher
La Plazita Community Building
09.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant teacher
La Plazita Preschool III
05.2019 - 09.2019
In home Babysitting
02.2018 - 12.2018
Cashier
Chubby Freeze
03.2017 - 01.2018
Customer Service
Uhaul Moving and Storage
12.2015 - 07.2016
Cashier
Chubby Freeze
09.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Fire Technology
Merritt College