America Medrano
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dedicated SpEd Paraprofessional at Usd 259, skilled in fostering inclusive learning through patience and empathy. Successfully enhanced student engagement with adaptive learning strategies and positive reinforcement. Collaborated effectively with educators to support diverse needs, ensuring a safe and motivating environment for all students.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Usd 259
09.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational activities, increasing student motivation and participation during lessons.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Coordinated with general education teachers, contributing valuable insights about students'' strengths and challenges within the inclusion setting.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Wichita North High School
1437 N Rochester StSkills
- Social skills development
- Patience and empathy
- Motor skills development
- Special education strategies
- Instructional support
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaboration with teachers
- Mathematics support
- Adaptive learning
- Visual supports
- Behavioral interventions
- Nonverbal communication
- Disability awareness
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Usd 259
09.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
JCPenney
05.2023 - Current
Wichita North High School
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