ORANGE AZIZ
North Olmsted
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Achievement Centers for Children, excelling in child development and relationship building. Demonstrated success in empowering parents, enhancing student safety, and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in data confidentiality and cultural sensitivity, adept at creating impactful, supportive educational settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Visitor
Achievement Centers for Children
10.2024 - Current
- Empowered parents as their child''s first teacher through coaching on age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth.
- Established trust with families by maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during home visits.
- Documented all interactions accurately in case files following agency protocols, ensuring data integrity for reporting purposes.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Achievement Centers for Children
03.2017 - 10.2024
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Camp Counselor
Achievement Centers for Children
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Direct Care Worker
Help Foundation
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
Teacher's Assistant/One-on-One Paraprofessional
Learn It Systems
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences/ Early Childhood Education
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Child development
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Data confidentiality
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Home Visitor
Achievement Centers for Children
10.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Achievement Centers for Children
04.2023 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2022 - 03.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Achievement Centers for Children
03.2017 - 10.2024
Direct Care Worker
Help Foundation
06.2016 - 11.2018
Teacher's Assistant/One-on-One Paraprofessional
Learn It Systems
08.2008 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences/ Early Childhood Education
Cuyahoga Community College
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