Christopher Vasquez
Fresno
Summary
Focused education professional with 6+ years of experience in after-school programming, helping students achieve education goals, implement program coordination with program managers and school administration, and providing a safe and supportive environment in educational settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
After School/Extended Day Lead
Fresno Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee, plan and coordinate a variety of activities in an assigned after school program site to provide students and families access to high quality education options; oversee the operations of the program.
- Coordinate and assign work duties to after school paraprofessionals and tutors; train and review the work of assigned staff to meet the needs of the students and families; conduct in-services and staff meetings.
- Prepare and maintain records related to student information, attendance, inventory and related activities; receive, record and deposit payments according to established guidelines
- Coordinate community involvement program activities to established collaborative relationships with staff, families, students and the community
Extra Support/One-on-One
Fresno Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
- Reduce classroom disruptions by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Support students with diverse learning needs through differentiated instruction techniques and individualized support.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enhancing student understanding of relationships between subjects.
Lead Educator
Geeking Out Kids Of Color - GOKiC
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with students, program administration, school administrators, program partners, and assistant educators to provide best learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop, revise, and teach curriculum and social-emotional learning, enhancing learning experience.
- Conducted outreach responsibilities such as recruitment efforts for programs.
- Administrative duties such as responding to and composing work-related emails, being part of regular all-staff meetings, and handling student data.
Site Lead
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversaw 10-12 staff members at a time and ensured the team followed duties and responsibilities such as teaching their class, creating curriculum, and following mandated break guidelines.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, students, school administration, Fresno Unified School District personnel, and staff.
- Manage program schedule and budget to meet grant requirements.
- Ensure program maintained a safe and supportive environment for students, staff, and any visiting stakeholders.
Interim Assistant Site Lead
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Assists Site Lead with management tasks such as program coordination, supervision of support staff, update administrators on changing program needs, and timesheets.
- Obtain class of up to 20 students and support students in academic tutoring and social-emotional learning.
- Assist students in mentorship when behavior was involved.
- Attended staff meetings, notified parents regarding special events and interacted with families on routine basis.
Tutor
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Provided homework assistance and tutoring using specific curriculum and materials to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Created social-emotional learning activities for students both in group settings and one-on-one settings.
- Coordinated student activities to promote a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment.
- Attended workshops and staff development meetings to gain emerging skills helpful to performance of role.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2019
Skills
- Written and Oral Communication
- Educational Leadership
- Program Coordination
- MS Office and Google Proficiency
- Classroom Management
- Educational Assistance
Licenses, Credentials, & Certifications
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Issued January 2022
Credential ID: 78834049
Timeline
After School/Extended Day Lead
Fresno Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Extra Support/One-on-One
Fresno Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Lead Educator
Geeking Out Kids Of Color - GOKiC
03.2023 - 09.2023
Site Lead
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
07.2021 - 03.2023
Interim Assistant Site Lead
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
08.2020 - 07.2021
Tutor
California Teaching Fellows Foundation
08.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fresno
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Fresno City College