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Amber Faria

Los Banos,CA

Summary

Versatile and dynamic employee with a proven track record at Los Banos Unified School District who is well versed in multiple Classified positions. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and enforce policies, enhancing operational efficiency, records management, showcasing strong organization and professional telephone etiquette. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Classified Substitute

Los Banos Unified School District
01.2020 - Current

    BSA/PARA:

    • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
    • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
    • Documented student behaviors and helped to redirect student when needed.
    • Helped students with classwork and took notes, and documented all assignments.
    • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
    • Clerical:

      • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
      • Provided clerical support to admin by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
      • Greeted incoming visitors, parents and students professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
      • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
      • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
      • Utilized office software to record and track student information.
      • Health Assistant:

        • Documented student vitals, behaviors and conditions.
        • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
        • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
        • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Server & Bartender

The Lucky Penny
10.2016 - 09.2018
    • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
    • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
    • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
    • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
    • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
    • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
    • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
    • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
    • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
    • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
    • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
    • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
    • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
    • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
    • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
    • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
    • Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.

Paraprofessional

Vallecito Union School District
03.2016 - 06.2018
    • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
    • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
    • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
    • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
    • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
    • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
    • Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
    • Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
    • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
    • Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.

Medical Assistant

John Muir Medical Group
10.2012 - 07.2015
    • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
    • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
    • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
    • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
    • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
    • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
    • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
    • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
    • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
    • Measured patient spirometry.
    • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
    • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
    • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
    • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
    • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
    • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Education

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CA
08.2012

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Carrington College
Stockton, CA
02.2012

GED -

Santa Clara Adult Community & Educational Options Center
Santa Clara, CA
07.2003

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Schedule Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Data Entry
  • IEP familiarity
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Records Management
  • Vital Signs Documentation
  • Staff Support
  • Strong Organization
  • Professional telephone etiquette
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Parent Communication

Timeline

Classified Substitute

Los Banos Unified School District
01.2020 - Current

Server & Bartender

The Lucky Penny
10.2016 - 09.2018

Paraprofessional

Vallecito Union School District
03.2016 - 06.2018

Medical Assistant

John Muir Medical Group
10.2012 - 07.2015

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Carrington College

GED -

Santa Clara Adult Community & Educational Options Center
Amber Faria