Vivian Enid Colon Vargas
Toa Alta
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record in law enforcement and education, notably with the Puerto Rico Police Department and Bayamón Military Academy. Excels in emergency response, investigative skills, and fostering community relations. Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships and manage crises effectively, enhancing public safety and student success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Puerto Rico Police Officer
Police Department
02.1999 - Current
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Bayamón Military Academy
08.1994 - 05.1997
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that increased motivation and achievement.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Successfully managed classroom behavior by implementing a clear expectations system and consistent consequences for misbehavior.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, targeting areas of need for improvement in student performance.
- Improved student collaboration by implementing group projects and team-building activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Adapted teaching methods according to student performance data, ensuring continuous growth in knowledge retention and application skills.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enrich the curriculum and provide hands-on learning experiences for students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching the educational experience for all students involved.
- Participated in after-school tutoring programs, offering individualized support for students struggling academically.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Established an inclusive classroom culture where all students felt valued and respected for their unique abilities and backgrounds.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, conferences, and parent workshops on supporting their child''s education at home.
- Led diverse students to academic success with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving assignments and real-world examples.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varied needs and interests, promoting inclusive education.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Coordinated with special education team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Education
Master's Degree In Liberal Arts - Public Relationship
Ana G. Mendez University
Online DivisionBachelor's Degree In Social Science - Psichology
Ana G Mendez University
Online Division06.2024
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and Empathy
- Community Engagement
- Criminal Investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Human relations
- Emergency Management
- Community Relations
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Officer Training
- Self-defense techniques
- Criminal Law
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Response
- Mental Resilience
- Cultural Awareness
- Risk Mitigation
- Background Investigations
- Emergency planning
- Schedule setting
- Assigning Work
- Customs and immigration
- Psychological assessments understanding
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Exceptional problem solver
- Disciplinary measures
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in Year.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Timeline
Puerto Rico Police Officer
Police Department
02.1999 - Current
Upper Elementary Teacher
Bayamón Military Academy
08.1994 - 05.1997
Master's Degree In Liberal Arts - Public Relationship
Ana G. Mendez University
Bachelor's Degree In Social Science - Psichology
Ana G Mendez University
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