Andrea Katz
Chico,CA
Summary
Motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with experience of delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Recovery Instructional Aide
Rocklin Unified School District
Rocklin, CA
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created a positive learning environment for students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Attended staff meetings, participated in workshops, trainings to improve educational skills.
- Assisted with classroom management, including seating arrangements and discipline procedures.
- Maintained records of student progress, attendance, and behavior.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Rocklin Unified School District
Rocklin
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented behavior management techniques as instructed by the teacher.
- Collaborated with school staff members to ensure appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Instructed small groups of students on specific skills or topics as directed by the teacher.
- Monitored student progress, behavior, and attendance.
- Assisted in adapting curriculum materials according to individual need.
- Maintained records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Assisted in developing individual goals for each student based on their IEPs and assessments.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Coached students on speech patterns using augmentative/alternative communication methods.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
Faculty Associate
Tarbut V'torah Community Day School
Irvine, CA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed and tracked behaviors to assist with assessments.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Cultivated and deepened relationships with students.
- Assisted main teacher in conducting inside and outside activities with students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, and teaching staff.
- Daily and monthly collaboration with teaching staff to discuss daily/monthly plans, assessments and pressing issues.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
Child Watch
YMCA
Lincoln, NE
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age appropriate playtime activities.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years old.
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
- Led children in tidying up, handwashing, toilet training to teach responsibility.
- Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Reported health concerns and posted health warnings in case of illness.
Assistant AD, Assistant Business Manager
USC Athletics
Los Angeles, CA
04.2005 - 12.2016
- Oversaw and processed all account receivables for the athletic department/daily batches; donor gifts, special events and Capital Project(s) revenue through University financial systems.
- Implemented processes to streamline workflow and increase overall business operations.
- Collaborated and worked closely with Development with donor gifts/pledges and prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis.
- Daily correspondence with University Advancement with gift receipts/acknowledgement letters.
- Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
- Managed Nike Contact placing orders, paying invoices, processing returns for all teams and departments ensuring unnecessary spending.
- Direct Correspondence and coordination with all coaches and equipment staff with various Nike questions and needs.
- Cultivated strong working relations with other industry executives within Nike.
- Monitored ongoing Nike expenses relative to budget projections.
- Ability to foresee and project each sport and departments Nike budget yearly.
- Completed yearly audits within USC and NCAA.
- Managed and monitored student workers with specific job training and task delegation,
- Contributed to the direct success of the Women's Soccer program.
- Won two national championships in women's soccer as the women's soccer sports administrator.
Assistant Soccer Coach
USC Athletics
Los Angeles, CA
05.2001 - 04.2005
- Coordinated all team travel, hotels, flights and restaurants for fall and spring seasons.
- Planned and conducted team practice sessions.
- Recruited athletes all over the country and through video to identify talent specific to team needs.
- Implemented team building activities to foster team cohesiveness.
- Monitored the academic performance of student-athletes in addition to their athletic progress.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practices and games.
- Conducted and executed community service events for the team.
- Organized official visits for potential recruits on campus.
- Responsible for freshman housing arrangements for incoming freshman.
- Coordinated event planning such as team tailgates, homecoming and alumni games.
- Strong understanding of NCAA rules, Pac-10 Conference and University rules and regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Postsecondary Administration of Student Affairs
University Of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Science - General Studies
University Of Southern California, Rossier School
City Of Los Angeles, CA05.2001
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational ability
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Flexible and adaptive
- Classroom monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom support
- Individual support
- First Aid/CPR
- Multitasking
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Learning Assessments
- Special Needs Students
- Elementary Education
Affiliations
- USC Collegiate Women's Soccer Student Athlete (1997-2001).
- PAC-10 Player of the Week (1998)
- Pac-10 Champions (1998)
- PAC-10 All Academic Honorable Mention (1998-2000)
- Soccer America Team of the Week (2000)
- Love spending time with my family, cooking, eating healthy, listening to music, working out and living a healthy lifestyle.
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Aide
Rocklin Unified School District
02.2023 - 05.2023
Learning Recovery Instructional Aide
Rocklin Unified School District
08.2022 - 11.2023
Faculty Associate
Tarbut V'torah Community Day School
07.2021 - 12.2021
Child Watch
YMCA
08.2017 - 10.2017
Assistant AD, Assistant Business Manager
USC Athletics
04.2005 - 12.2016
Assistant Soccer Coach
USC Athletics
05.2001 - 04.2005
Master of Science - Postsecondary Administration of Student Affairs
University Of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University Of Southern California, Rossier School
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