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Maria Maldonado

Maria Maldonado

Fortuna,CA

Summary

I am a reflective and grounded individual who values scientific insight and emotional truth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Peninsula Union School District
08.2025 - Current
  • I assist the lead teacher by providing personalized feedback and instruction to students
  • I implement behavior management for a safe and supportive learning environment
  • I take attendance
  • I developed bonds with students by recognizing when a student is feeling overwhelmed and checking in with them
  • I support students with special needs by recognizing they need different strategies to engage them and participate
  • I strengthen a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere

Substitute Teacher

Humboldt County Office of Education
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • I managed classroom behavior for a safe and positive learning environment
  • I stuck to the students regular schedule for consistency and core concept reinforcement
  • I would communicate with the lead teacher by leaving a letter that summarized the day and the concepts that proved difficult/easy for students

Restaurant Hostess

Applebee's Grill + Bar
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • I greeted guests and would seat them in proper rotation of the restaurant to maintain prompt service
  • I was responsible for to go orders
  • I monitored the dining area and restrooms for cleanliness

Cashier and Coffee Barista

Bear River Casino Resort
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • I worked my way up to the management position while being a full-time college student
  • I organized new inventory, trained new employees, and recorded stock
  • I prioritized welcoming guests and getting accurate orders
  • I made the effort in knowing local events to promote the casino and local shops
  • I resolved patron complaints efficiently

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA
05-2023

Skills

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Attended field camp 2023
  • Classroom behavior management
  • 8 years of customer service skills
  • Adaptable
  • Experience with a micron co-axial microscope
  • Experience using a brunton compass
  • Experience composing geologic maps and writing lithologic reports with depositional and structural interpretations
  • Experience using programs such as ArcGIS, stAMPS, ubuntu, python, and MATLAB

Interests

- Rocks, minerals, volcanoes, and tectonics

- Space exploration

- Puzzles

- Physical fitness

- Drawing and painting

- Traveling

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Peninsula Union School District
08.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Humboldt County Office of Education
08.2024 - 08.2025

Restaurant Hostess

Applebee's Grill + Bar
05.2024 - 03.2025

Cashier and Coffee Barista

Bear River Casino Resort
01.2021 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Cal Poly Humboldt
Maria Maldonado