12558 Carmel Knolls Dr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (909) 418-1505 nicolec.rojas@gmail.com NICOLE ROJAS OBJECTIVE SKILLS & ABILITIES EDUCATION Seeking a position as an Education Specialist where my ability to adapt to different learning styles and proficiency in communication can be utilized to provide benefit to students in an educational environment. Able to demonstrate the following: Professional Work Ethic Student Motivation Team Teaching Approach Curriculum Development Maintains Integrity Organized Maintains Confidentiality Punctual CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO- LIBERAL STUDIES MARCH 2012 CBEST: California Basic Educational Skills Test Certified Livescan Roller, 2012 UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE AUG 2012-CURRENT Mild-Moderate Education Specialist Preliminary Credential EXPERIENCE FONTANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Certified Substitute Teacher Sep 2012 -Present Develop and maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators, building a rapport and gaining respect and trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning. Perform essential classroom duties in different elementary, junior high, secondary, and special education classrooms within the School District, often with little notice or guidance, while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines. Present educational material employing diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student’s learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, cooperative learning, and individualized instruction. ALTERNATIVES UNLIMITED, ONTARIO SES ELA Tutor Feb 2013-Present Provides tutoring and small group instruction to students. Maintain a detailed Progress Report for each child and update it daily for accurate monthly progress reports. Created lesson plans for students according to state standards. THINK TOGETHER, ONTARIO Part-Time Manager of Volunteers July 2012-January 2013 Generating appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the organization. Promoting volunteering through recruitment and publicity strategies. Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships. Raising staff awareness of the role and function of volunteers. Human Resources Assistant Aug 2009-June 2012 Developed relationships with employees and potential candidates. Maintain files of resumes, letters of interest and applications. Scheduled interviews for candidates and ensure proper documentation is received. Responsible for background checking incoming employees. SES Tutor Oct 2009- June 2012 Provides tutoring and small group instruction to students. Maintain a detailed Progress Report for each child and update it daily for accurate monthly progress reports. Maintained a fun and safe environment for students. Created lesson plans for students according to state standards. Lead Program Leader May 2008- July 2009 Responsible for leading a classroom of 20-25 students. Provided students with the highest quality of academic enrichment, homework assistance, dynamic physical activities, and nutrition education. Maintained a fun and safe environment for students. Created lesson plans for students according to state standards. T-MOBILE USA, BREA Sales Representative Jan 2008 Aug 2005- As a senior member of the sales team, I was responsible for meeting monthly sales goals while providing the best customer service. Auditing daily store paperwork, daily deposits, and creating the store schedule. Specialized in store merchandising. NORDSTROM, MONTCLAIR Sales Associate July 2005 July 2004- Responsible for meeting monthly sales goals and opening new accounts for Nordstrom credit lines. Provided excellent customer service and acted as a personal shopper. Responsible for daily merchandizing and organization of sales floor. Page 2 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Red Cross Gateways To Teaching- Chaffey College 2009 Girl Scouts of the USA COMMUNITY SERVICE & HOBBIES/INTERESTS Deer Canyon Elementary Ontario Center Elementary School Event Planning Hiking Music Kinesiology Page 3