Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher
Andrea Begaye

Andrea Begaye

Navajo,NM

Summary

Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.

Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 3 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.

Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA(Personal Care Assitant)

Gallup McKinley County School District
07.2023 - Current
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs..
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being. Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
01.2022 - 07.2024

Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.

Cashier Team Lead

Marathon Gas Station
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.

School Photographer

Lifetouch National Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Sevier High School
Monroe
05-2012

Skills

  • Instructional support
  • Special needs
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Classwork oversight
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom organization
  • Instructional delivery
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Relationship building skills
  • Teacher assistance
  • Autism support
  • Life skills development
  • Skill building
  • Social development support

Certification

  • Licensed Level 1 PreK-12 Educational Assistant
  • Certified Level 1 PreK-12 Substitute Teacher

Timeline

PCA(Personal Care Assitant)

Gallup McKinley County School District
07.2023 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
01.2022 - 07.2024

Cashier Team Lead

Marathon Gas Station
01.2022 - 07.2023

School Photographer

Lifetouch National Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

South Sevier High School
Andrea Begaye