VA Profile -- Maria Valenzuela
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"I have had many different experiences working as a teacher in the past 10 years I have learned so much and grown immensely, I started as a teacher when I was just 18 in a half. Living with my parents was a piece of cake I had no idea what it was to have the responsibility of a full-time job a house and my own car and paying bills. My principal made it her priority to make a good responsible person out of me; she took me under her wing and taught me everything that she needed so she would feel safe leaving the school some days and just letting me run it. After 4 years working there I got promoted to English coordinator and that open so many doors to keep learning because I was economically limited I took every opportunity possible to keep learning and took every course in teaching possible. I have endless courses from how to teach with different techniques; computer skills to how to deal with different deficits, which not only help me in my classroom but outside the classroom dealing with day-to-day situations.
Putting everything that I have learned to work I decided to open my own dance and cheer academy taking the responsibility of doing everything dealing with the students’ parents and accountability. Traveling to competitions and performances was a great experience. With many ups and downs I have learned that it’s never too late to try new things, and even if 28 years of age is not a lot I have taken advantage of every opportunity presented to me learning and doing my best to achieve every task given to me. I like to be an overachiever and I can be very competitive. I have many goals ahead of me but right now I feel it's a great opportunity to recharge and when the pandemic is over take life by the horns and continue learning.
With the situation, the world is living by I decided to try something new and I applied at a call center here in my city. I got the job it was very easy for me to feel right at home talking all day in the phone some days or making sales and some just helping in customer service or surveys. But with that being a temporary job I knew it was not going to last. I was just up for the challenge to learn something new I’ve met some great people there and I wish to continue adding to my resume I am up for any challenge given. In addition, I would be grateful for the opportunity to grow if chosen I am a fast learner easy to get along with, and have great people skills."
