Andrea Rojas
Paramount,CA
Summary
I am goal-oriented and highly motivated to complete any job or task on hand in an organized manner. Being a team player who is open minded to other's opinions and ideas and creating the feeling of unity in the workplace is important to me. Keeping a positive attitude in every situation and challenge is a priority. I am always open to learning new things and handle correction well, treating it as an opportunity for learning. Growth in the workplace is always an on going process and I enjoy being able to seek out new opportunities for growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
HeyTutor
Long Beach, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to 20 individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Sales Associate
DSW
Downey, CA
04.2016 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Teacher
New Harvest Christian School
Norwalk, CA
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Restaurant Hostess
IHOP
Downey, CA
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.2016
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Money Handling
- Teamwork
- Empathetic
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
HeyTutor
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
New Harvest Christian School
09.2018 - 06.2022
Restaurant Hostess
IHOP
06.2017 - 09.2017
Sales Associate
DSW
04.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Cerritos College