ANDREA BLANCO
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Compassionate Educational Behavioral Health Assistant who provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Thrive Community School
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Educational Assistant
Santa Fe Public Schools
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Home Health Aide
Herritage Home Health Care
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
Home Health Aide
Intellicare
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
Assistant Sales Manager
Opticians, Dispensing, Stanton Optical
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies
- Completed store opening and closing procedures, including counting drawers and managing security
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations
Optical Sales Associate
Eyemart Express LLC
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Stocked merchandise each week, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color, and preparing attractive displays
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards
- Opened and closed store independently when needed and prepared nightly bank drops
- Worked with diligence to regularly meet or exceed special targets, including credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions
Sales Supervisor, Lab Manager
LensCrafters
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
- Direct and supervise employees in daily tasks
- Maintain and reconcile store credit card purchases
- Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met
- Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel
- Verify the accuracy and quality of lenses manufactured Make and verify bank deposits Inventory control and loss prevention
- Maintain and create staff schedules
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records
- Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer
- Maintain order and accuracy in a fast paced environment Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
Sales Consultant
Sears
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Provide customers with information such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM12.2024
Associate of Science - Pharmacology
San Joaquin Valley College
Fresno, CA05.2005
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Knowledge and understanding of Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Small Group Support
- Maintaining Work Areas
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Thrive Community School
08.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Santa Fe Public Schools
09.2021 - 07.2023
Home Health Aide
Herritage Home Health Care
10.2019 - 02.2021
Optical Sales Associate
Eyemart Express LLC
08.2017 - 09.2017
Assistant Sales Manager
Opticians, Dispensing, Stanton Optical
08.2017 - 11.2017
Home Health Aide
Intellicare
10.2016 - 07.2018
Sales Supervisor, Lab Manager
LensCrafters
03.2014 - 03.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
10.2013 - 02.2014
Sales Consultant
Sears
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Associate of Science - Pharmacology
San Joaquin Valley College