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Vivian Gaytan

Brawley,CA

Summary

Eager Substitute Teacher committed to sharing knowledge and adapting lessons to allow all students to succeed. Well-educated in identifying instructional methods and materials and creating classroom environment conducive to learning. As a future educator, I am dedicated to being teachable in all aspects to ensure the quality of my teaching performance for every student.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Calipatria School District
Calipatria, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Showed Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to aid students with comprehension.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance and behavior.
  • Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Integrated technology into lessons whenever possible.
  • Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
  • Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.

Behavioral Health Intern

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
El Centro, CA
03.2023 - 09.2025

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  • Learned how to educate patients on coping skills such as stress management techniques and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Learned how to provide support to families dealing with behavioral health issues by providing resources or referrals when necessary.
  • Participated in case reviews and quality improvement initiatives within the organization.
  • Attended home visits and discussions.
  • Maintained professionalism in emergency situations, assisting staff members in actions and monitoring patients.

Teller

Sun Community Federal Credit Union
El Centro, CA
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Answered member inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, service charges, and interest rates.
  • Processed member transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately, while maintaining the security of cash drawers.
  • Educated members on the use of the Sun Community mobile app.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred members to branch partners in financial services.
  • Maintained friendly and professional member interactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments, and account transfers.
  • Cross-sold credit cards and other loans.
  • Followed branch open/closing procedures.

Courtesy Clerk

Vons
Brawley, CA
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
  • Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
  • Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
  • Maintained clean and tidy checkout area to optimize service delivery.
  • Collected shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Maintained and cleaned restrooms

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University
Calexico, CA
05-2024

Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
12-2022

Skills

  • Activity management
  • Health and safety
  • Lesson implementation
  • Organizational growth
  • Student engagement
  • Group instruction
  • Individualized instruction
  • Adaptable
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Relationship building
  • Effective listening
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • Physical activity
  • Reading
  • Traveling

Certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training 9/21/24

Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers 8/27/24

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Calipatria School District
10.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Intern

Imperial County Behavioral Health Services
03.2023 - 09.2025

Teller

Sun Community Federal Credit Union
04.2021 - 02.2022

Courtesy Clerk

Vons
07.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Arts And Humanities

Imperial Valley College
Vivian Gaytan