Leonard Contreras
San Fernando, CA 91340
************@*****.***
Objective: A highly organized, dedicated and hard-working individual looking for a responsible position that enables me to utilize my knowledge and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Education: California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts Degree - 1995
Major - Child Development
Professional Experience:
2015 - 2022 North Valley Estates Homeowners Association
● Facilitated incoming invoices for processing
● Created meeting agendas and generated minutes
● Planned and organized recreational park redesign
● Streamlined member delinquent agreements
● Handled and successfully settled neighborhood concerns 2015 – 2022 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
St. Genevieve School, Panorama City
● Taught curriculum in alignment with Archdiocesan and California State Standards
● Supported the Administration, faculty and staff, and students by mutual respect, cooperation and good example; and promotes the general welfare of the entire school community
● Promoted and supported the principles of the philosophy of the school in all relationships with colleagues, students, parent/guardians and the general public
● Utilized all available means of communication with administrators, faculty and staff, and students in order to achieve the goals of the school, to support colleagues, to improve teacher and student performance, and to resolve difficulties and avoid misunderstandings.
● Performed all assigned duties and fulfills all responsibilities in a manner consistent with the philosophy of the school.
● Conducted all classes in a manner consistent with the philosophy of the school and established administrative and departmental policies and procedures for curriculum and student attendance, good order and discipline.
● Developed and implemented goals and objectives specific to teaching assignments in coordination with the appropriate academic department
● Submitted lesson plans as requested by the Administration and/or Department Chair.
● Explained clearly to the students the goals and objectives, requirements and procedures for each course.
● Establishes and maintains a system of evaluation of student achievement and performance consistent with the definitions and regulations published in the current Parent/Guardian-Student Handbook concerning Evaluation and Grading
2016 – 2022 Athletic Coach (Flag Football & Basketball)
● Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, agility, stamina and strength of each athlete
● Prepared practice and game schedules for athletes to follow
● Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations
● Built strong rapport with athletes before during and after coaching seasons
● Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community
● Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in flag football and basketball 1997 - 2015 5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Our Mother of Good Counsel School, Los Angeles
· Taught curriculum in alignment with Archdiocesan and California State Standards
· Adapted and modified lessons to meet needs of individual students
· Integrated technology in classroom environment
· Collaborated with team teachers on student academic plans and behavior issues
· Conducted parent-teacher conferences based on academic and behavioral needs
· Assisted students in creation of prayer services, mass and other liturgical celebrations
· Co-directed annual Christmas Program and Spring Concert 2007 – 2013 Vice Principal
· Established and maintained rapport with staff, students and parents
· Administered faculty meeting when principal is off campus
· Liaison with faculty and administration
· Coordinated school-wide IOWA/ACRE Testing
· Supervised teacher yard duty and school safety patrol 2007 - 2013 Junior High Academic Decathlon Coach
· Collaborated with head coach to select decathlon team
· Coached Math and Logic teams
· Collaborated with faculty subject area coaches
1998 - 2011 Student Government Moderator
· Prepared fundraising activities and school-wide activities
· Organized social justice projects for the school year
· Developed and modified Student Government Constitution 1998 - 2011 Varsity Coach
· Boys Flag Football
· Boys Basketball
· Boys Volleyball
· Girls Basketball
· Girls Softball
1996 - 1997 Physical Education/Teacher’s Assistant
· Worked with individual/small groups of students under the direction and supervision of homeroom teacher
· Assisted with assorted classroom duties in 3rd grade WASC
· WASC Accreditation Visiting Committee Member
· WASC Co-Chair for Our Mother of Good Counsel School
· Collaborated with administration and faculty to write WASC book
· Assisted in the writing of yearly subject area in-depths in conjunction with administration and faculty
Professional Development:
· Continuing education classes/workshops in religion, language arts, math, technology and curriculum design
· Attendance at annual CCD Religious Congress
Computer Skills
· Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Power Point
· Windows
References:
· Available upon request