Ana Hernandez
Chicago,IL
Summary
I'm a Special Education Classroom Assistant focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors. Extensive experience in a therapy-base environment. Paraprofessional versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual's unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of student.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Mather High School
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
Youth Pastor
Beautiful Church of God
Chicago, IL
04.2005 - Current
- Coordinated youth trips, camps, and other special events
- Led Bible Study for Sunday mornings and also preach Sunday sermons
- Organized family events, seminars, and other education opportunities to promote Family Ministry
- Planned and promoted various children's ministry events in conjunction with Children's minister: Vacation Bible School, Children's Camp, and various special events
- Assisted church secretary in creating and printing weekly church bulletin and monthly church calendar
- Developed and planned church youth programs
- Worked closely with church pastor to design youth mission.
Paraprofessional
Schurr High School
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Security Officer
Schurz High School
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of Chicago public School rules, policies, and regulations.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to teachers, staff, visitors and students.
Child Care Provider / Self Employed
Special Moments Day Care
Chicago, IL
10.2005 - 03.2021
- Supervised children for up to 9 hours per day while parents work or go to school
- Engaged kids in safe, active and mentally stimulating play sessions
- Assisted with homework and study during after-school portion of day
- Communicated with children's parents regarding their daily activities and behaviors
- Maintained accurate records on individual children, including daily observations, information about activities, meal served, and medications administered
- Prepared children for kindergarten.
Manager
Taco Bell
Schererville, IN
06.2002 - 10.2005
- Hired, trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth operation of business, promoted a team environment
- Order food and supplies need it for the restaurant
- Kept the restaurant clean according to the ServSafe and franchise standard
- Worked with District Coach to help improve all areas of the restaurant
- Passed all food audits by training the staff and making sure employees follow the guidelines
- Coordinated inventory, invoicing, accounts receivable
- Make sure we had a great customer service, organized the restaurant and also was able to lead a team of 20+ motivate team members to be the best they can be.
Education
Bachelor in Theology Minister -
Theology Ministerial Academy
06.2015
Associate in Child Care Early Childhood Education (AECE) -
Ashworth Collage
06.2012
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Behavior improvements
- Patient
- Reporting Requirements
- Computer Skills
- Teacher Support
- Relationship Building
- Reading and Writing Support
Certification
Ordain Minister
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Security Officer
Mather High School
06.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Schurr High School
03.2024 - 06.2024
Security Officer
Schurz High School
02.2022 - 03.2024
Child Care Provider / Self Employed
Special Moments Day Care
10.2005 - 03.2021
Youth Pastor
Beautiful Church of God
04.2005 - Current
Manager
Taco Bell
06.2002 - 10.2005
Bachelor in Theology Minister -
Theology Ministerial Academy
Associate in Child Care Early Childhood Education (AECE) -
Ashworth Collage
Ordain Minister
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