VICTOR MANUEL DURAN
Delano
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in teaching and inventory management, skilled in operating forklifts. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing educational experiences. Highly organized with effective communication skills, supporting upper management in achieving operational goals. Seeking opportunities to leverage organizational and time management skills for company growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term 6th Grade Substitute Teacher
Richland School District
Shafter
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Integrated technology into lessons whenever possible.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Participated in professional development programs related to education topics.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
- Attended training and workshops to improve teaching skills.
Maintenance/Forklift-Tractor Trailor/Water Treatment Plant Operator
Paragon Personnel
Lost Hills And Tulare
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed routine machinery maintenance during pistachio harvest season.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of maintenance shop.
- Operated genie boom, scissor lift, and forklift to enhance facility operations.
- Utilized forklift for precise product designation within warehouse.
- Employed scanner to optimize product storage and retrieval processes.
- Monitored wastewater and adjusted chemical dosing as needed.
- Oversaw chemical pumps, sump pumps, hoses, and pond water levels to ensure operational efficiency.
6th Grade Teacher
Alpaugh Unified School District
Alpaugh
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Successfully implemented a new curriculum for 6th grade students, incorporating technology, interactive activities, and critical thinking.
- Facilitated student-led discussions to help 6th grade students develop their critical thinking and communication skills.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with 6th grade curriculum and teaching methods.
- Participated in professional learning communities to collaborate with other 6th grade teachers.
Substitute Teacher
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
Bakersfield
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Built positive relationships with students, other faculty members, and the schools' administrative staff.
Substitute Teacher
Tulare County Office Of Education
Visalia
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Formed excellent relationships with the teachers that work with, and told that, in many cases provided a fun atmosphere that gets away from the usual monotonous teaching day.
Case Manager/Program Technician
Proteus Inc/Employers Training Resource
Bakersfield
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Explained program regulations and procedures to Proteus program users to enable better services utilization.
- Contacted program applicants and obtained required enrollment information, documentation and signatures.
- Provided services in areas of outreach, assessment, vocational exploration, case management, counseling, and individual employment plans.
- Assisted in preparation on the job training concepts and opportunities.
Educational Coordinator
Butte County Office Of Education
Oroville
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Collaborated with Principals, Teachers, and regional Migrant Directors to develop and conduct training workshops to improve methodology to participants.
- Managed, monitored, and completed statistical reports on participants.
- Led comprehensive staff member training covering key topics.
Second Grade Teacher
Delano Union Elementary School District
Delano
07.1997 - 07.2000
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Second Grade Bilingual Class.
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
Maintenance/Forklift Operator
Wonderful Citrus
- Ensured inventory was up to date for order fulfillment on a daily basis.
- Conducted cycle counts throughout entire warehouse and ensured counts were accurate.
- Assisted with loading when shipping demand was high.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Cal State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.1997
Skills
- Student rapport and engagement
- Initiative and motivation
- Inspiration and leadership
- Student assessment and evaluation
- Effective communication skills
- Classroom management strategies
- Inventory management
- Policy implementation
- Forklift operation and maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Lecturing and teaching
- Reporting and documenting
- Results-focused
Languages
Spanish
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Long-Term 6th Grade Substitute Teacher
Richland School District
02.2025 - 05.2025
Maintenance/Forklift-Tractor Trailor/Water Treatment Plant Operator
Paragon Personnel
08.2023 - 01.2025
6th Grade Teacher
Alpaugh Unified School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
12.2020 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Tulare County Office Of Education
11.2020 - 06.2022
Case Manager/Program Technician
Proteus Inc/Employers Training Resource
06.2020 - 05.2022
Educational Coordinator
Butte County Office Of Education
07.2000 - 07.2002
Second Grade Teacher
Delano Union Elementary School District
07.1997 - 07.2000
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
Maintenance/Forklift Operator
Wonderful Citrus
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Cal State University Bakersfield
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