VICTORIA RICO
108 B W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo
Summary
With warm and nurturing personality, I excel in creating engaging and supportive learning environments for young children. Possesses foundational knowledge in child development and early education, complemented by skills in classroom management and lesson planning. Dedicated to fostering positive and enriching educational experience that promotes children's growth and curiosity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons at San Mateo
09.2024 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
Teacher
Early Horizons Preschool
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Maintained accurate records of children''s developmental milestones and prepared detailed reports for parent-teacher conferences.
Server, Take Out, Host
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Freight Team
Home Depot
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Unloading trucks and organizing the merchandise in different departments of the store.
- Getting the store ready for opening.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Sales Associate
Sirius XM (The Office Guru's)
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Call customers and offer them the radio services or helping them renew or upgrade their subscriptions.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Improved cross-selling opportunities by identifying complementary products or services suitable for each customer''s unique situation.
- Enhanced product knowledge by participating in routine training sessions, enabling better understanding of features and benefits when presenting to customers.
Reservation Agent
Choice Hotels
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
- Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout entire booking cycle.
- Ensured data accuracy across reservation systems through regular audits and routine database maintenance tasks.
- Maintained high levels of efficiency by managing multiple phone lines and email correspondence for reservation requests and adjustments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA01-2026
Associate of Science - Electronics Technician
Instituto Tecnico Ricaldone
San Salvador, El Salvador12-2019
High School Diploma -
Instituto Tecnico Ricaldone
San Salvador, El Salvador12-2019
TOEIC Certificate - English As A Second Language
Instituto Tecnico Ricaldone, Language School
San Salvador, El Salvador01-2018
Skills
- Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Presentation tools (Canva, Prezi)
- Excellent Work ethic
- Recordkeeping skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Excellent time management
- Efficient under pressure
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong computer skills
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified - January 2025, valid for 2 years.
- Infant First Aid/CPR Certified - January 2025, valid for 2 years.
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons at San Mateo
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
Early Horizons Preschool
04.2023 - 09.2024
Server, Take Out, Host
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2021 - 05.2025
Freight Team
Home Depot
01.2021 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Sirius XM (The Office Guru's)
12.2020 - 02.2021
Reservation Agent
Choice Hotels
12.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
De Anza College
Associate of Science - Electronics Technician
Instituto Tecnico Ricaldone
High School Diploma -
Instituto Tecnico Ricaldone
TOEIC Certificate - English As A Second Language
Instituto Tecnico Ricaldone, Language School
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