Amanda Chacon
Rio Linda,California
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Transitional Kindergarten
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Rio Linda, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Strengthened communication between school staff, parents, and students by serving as a liaison for information sharing.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Early Childhood Education Trainee
Busy Bees
Tamworth, NSW, Australia
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Being able to work in a team and follow critical guidelines and practices safely and correctly.
- Working in a fast paced busy environment and being able to keep calm and patient no matter what situation unfolds.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group, highlighting multi tasking skills.
- Adapted quickly to software that needed to be used and quickly and efficiently picked up routines and duties required for the role.
Retail Assistant
Coles
Wingham, NSW, Australia
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Kept all areas clean, tidy and professional in appearance to maximize worker efficiency and promote customer engagement.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
Waitress/Coffee Barista
Sass @ Bowers
Kolodong, NSW, Australia
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Rio Linda, CA
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviours and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Documented behaviours, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behaviour.
After School Care Assistant
Sacramento START
Rio Linda, CA
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Cared for children ages 4-6 in a nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA12-2027
Timeline
Paraeducator, Transitional Kindergarten
Twin Rivers Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Education Trainee
Busy Bees
09.2022 - 05.2023
Retail Assistant
Coles
03.2020 - 09.2022
Waitress/Coffee Barista
Sass @ Bowers
11.2018 - 03.2020
Paraeducator, Special Education
Twin Rivers Unified School District
07.2017 - 03.2018
After School Care Assistant
Sacramento START
09.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Sierra College