Celine Verdeja
Yountville
Summary
English specialist with honed creative writing and editing skills, who thrives in a project based and collaborative work environment. An experienced mentor and leader accustomed to working with a diverse community. A fresh eye to the industry who has a passion for storytelling, a strong interest in game development and an eagerness to learn.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District
American Canyon High School
08.2016 - Current
- Department Head, District Committee Member, Program Advisor, Teacher of the Year Nominee.
- Manage multiple projects within varying courses while simultaneously managing and participating in additional extracurricular programs.
- Develop relationships with students and stakeholders to ensure continued learning growth.
- Develop relationships and coordinate with outside vendors to manage extracurricular projects and activities.
- Refine student writing styles and structures, grammar, and literary analysis skills.
- Work regularly with colleagues and co-teachers to develop projects across departments
- Works regularly with Google Suites and new technological tools and platforms.
- Serves as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best technology tools and programs.
Reception Supervisor & Hotel Manager on Duty
Meadowood Napa Valley
Saint Helena, CA
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing front desk operations and providing exceptional service.
- Liaised with other departments to facilitate smooth operations across multiple areas of the hotel property.
- Handling after-hours reservation inquiries professionally and accurately to increase revenue.
- Supported sales efforts by promoting hotel services and amenities to guests during their stay, resulting in increased revenue generation.
- Designed and implemented new training structures and work procedures to increase effectiveness and quality of service.
- Contributed to the hotel's reputation for excellent service and demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by promptly addressing guest concerns and resolving issues.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple phone lines and assisting walk-in guests simultaneously while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Creative Writing
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CaliforniaSingle Subject Teaching Credential -
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CaliforniaSkills
- Advanced literacy skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- High-end customer service experience
- Interdepartmental collaboration experience
- Project Management and coordination experience
- Technologically adaptable and Google Suites skills
- PBL (Project Based Learning) trained
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creative Writing
- Strong communication
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Napa Valley Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
Reception Supervisor & Hotel Manager on Duty
Meadowood Napa Valley
05.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Creative Writing
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sonoma State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential -
Sonoma State University