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CAROLINA LAZO

Miramar,FL

Summary

Professional, attentive, and motivated paraprofessional with ten years of experience in the ESE classroom. Strong multitasking ability, excellent communication skills, and ability to manage and enthusiastically participate in ESE classes. Deeply committed to providing creative educational materials and superior educational support to create the best possible educational environment. Enthusiastic, fun, organized, patient, and focused on caring for and training students with special education, behavioral, and mental needs. I am pursuing a master’s in special education (ESE). Experience in the administrative area gave me skills in organizational management, with solid knowledge, which allows me to have the necessary tools to achieve educational objectives with students. Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management, and technology. Demonstrated ability as a Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support and meeting the diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments and worked with children individually and in small groups while providing essential reading, writing, and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ESE Paraprofessional

NORTH MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL (Miami Dade County Public School)
04.2015 - Current

This is a variety of specialized work that helps with the social, behavioral, physical, occupational, and sensory development of student's skills and abilities

  • Work is done under the close supervision of a certified teacher or professional support staff and is subject to specific detailed instructions
  • The incumbent is expected to be familiar with the professional methods, techniques, and practices associated with the area of assignment
  • All work is focused on children with Special Student Education (ESE).
  • Assist teachers in classes, supporting classes and activities within the classroom with all students.
  • Control of activities assigned to students in the classroom.
  • Helps teachers and physical and occupational therapists that work with students who have physical and sensory impairments.
  • Assists professional staff in providing instruction on the behavioral, functional, motor, and language development and life support.
  • May pick up and place students as directed.
  • May perform routine administrative tasks related to classroom instruction, such as duplicating materials, certificates, instructional handouts, and other instructional materials.
  • Performs related duties as required or assigned.
  • Supervise the High School during class.

Administrator

PLAYCARE CENTER SCHOOL INC. (Miami- USA)
02.2011 - 01.2015
  • Manage and consult VPK, CDS, & Food Programs.
    The Human Resources Department processes pay stubs and resumes for candidates.
    Process coordinated marketing, promotions, and building strategic advertising.
    Customer Services was collecting weekly tuition.
    Process registration of charge (tuition, payment, etc.) in Pro Care Administrator system.
    Management of information on website, Facebook, Instagram
    Manage and control budget, payables, receivables, and bank account.
    Processed sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
    Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.

Education

Master of Science - Exceptional Student Education

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (College: Fisher Col Ed & Sc Crim Just)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2024

Master in Finance -

UNIVERSIDAD JOSE MARIA VARGAS (Caracas - Venezuela)
Caracas Venezuela
07.1999

MBA - Business Administrator

Universidad Jose Maria Vargas
Caracas Venezuela
07.1991

Skills

  • Teacher Support
  • Classroom Organization
  • Special Education Support
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Behavior Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Teacher Support
  • IEP familiarity
  • Exceptional interpersonal skill
  • Great Organizational
  • Great Teamwork skill
  • Management Relations
  • Native Spanish (Speak, Read, Write) and fluent in English (Speak, Read, Write)

Timeline

ESE Paraprofessional

NORTH MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL (Miami Dade County Public School)
04.2015 - Current

Administrator

PLAYCARE CENTER SCHOOL INC. (Miami- USA)
02.2011 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Exceptional Student Education

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (College: Fisher Col Ed & Sc Crim Just)

Master in Finance -

UNIVERSIDAD JOSE MARIA VARGAS (Caracas - Venezuela)

MBA - Business Administrator

Universidad Jose Maria Vargas
CAROLINA LAZO