Passionate about engaging students in social skills, and helping young people explore their creative potential. Skilled at adapting instructional methods to each student's learning style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ILearning Hotspot Facilitator
IDEA Public Schools
03.2024 - Current
Ability to interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data efficiently in order to best support students’ progress in reading software
Strong computer and technology skills, including an ability to troubleshoot.
Basic knowledge of curricula and instructional practices or implementation
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
After School Enrichment Coordinator (ACE PROGRAM)
Santa Maria ISD
12.2023 - Current
Planning, implementing, and managing all required ACE program activities (academic, enrichment, family services, college/career, and behavior intervention) in collaboration with school administration and in alignment with regular school day and campus priorities
Recruiting highest-need students and their immediate family members to participate in the program
Assuring regular student participation by monitoring attendance and taking steps to ensure student participation objectives are met or exceeded
Assuring ACE program operational requirements are met or exceeded each semester by working with campus leaders to not cancel scheduled ACE program and makeup any missed hours due to unforeseen circumstances
Recruiting, training, and overseeing afterschool staff including paraprofessionals, teachers, and contractors to ensure high quality programming
SPED Inclusion Assistant
Santa Maria ISD
09.2022 - 12.2024
• Be committed to planning and delivering motivating 1:1, 2:1 and small group sessions based on pupils' individualised targets
Collect and analyse pupil data and use this to provide evidence of pupils' progress against their targets
Lead small group and class group teaching as required
Be committed to positively and consistently managing challenging behaviour in line with pupils' behaviour plans and recommendations from the Behaviour Team
Record all behaviour incidents in accordance with the school behaviour policy and update pupils’ behaviour plans as necessary
Be pro-active in supporting pupils in all transitions throughout the school day, including to and from transport
Assist with supervision of pupils’ out of lesson time including before and after school and at lunchtimes, and break times as directed by Class Teacher
Accompany children on trips or community outings when appropriate and support the writing of risk assessments for these trips
Supervise and support pupils to ensure their safety at all times. Attend to personal, health and hygiene matters and keep records/write reports when necessary, in liaison with the Medical Coordinator. Occasionally support staff may be given responsibility for dispensing medicine under her instruction in her absence. In all circumstances Class teachers should be kept informed
Youth Care Worker
Sunny Glen Children's Home
01.2016 - 10.2020
Responsible for the direct supervision of all minors.
Assisted children with their valuables, clothing, laundry, and appointments
All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and high-quality standard for which Sunny Glen Childrens home is recognized
Provided direct supervision of children in care and maintain line-of-sight at all times
Provided oversight during recreation, mealtime, relaxing time, and play
Assisted during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another
Interacted with children in an appropriate manner, including playing games or during recreational time
Human Resources
Santa Maria ISD
04.2014 - 05.2016
Create and execute plan for human resources in alignment with district core values as adopted by the board and the district’s strategic plan. Identify current and future needs of the district and align processes and procedures including recruitment, selection, on-boarding, professional and leadership development, training, evaluation, and retention strategies.
Determine the HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both on-going and special interest training program.1. Direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations of the human resources department including establishing department goals and objectives.
Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due process procedures, where needed.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal
Education
Masters in Biblical Studies -
Caris Theology Institute
12.2024
Bachelors in Biblical Studies - undefined
Caris Theology Institue
08.2021
Associates - undefined
Ohio Christian Univeristy
05.2007
Skills
Tech-Savy
Creative in a Classroom or office environment
Fast Learner
Great Communication Skills
Custom
Blanca Marquez, Former Co-Worker, 04/2021, 01/2021, 956.619.1457, blanca.marquez@co.hidalgo.tx.us
Maria Cortez, Co-worker, 04/2022, 01/2024, 956.503.4456, Marycortez374@gmail.com
Jacob Camacho, Santa Maria School Principal, 09/2022, 01/2024, 956.565.5348, jacobcamacho@smisd.net
2nd/1st Grade Direct Instruction/ELA Teacher at Idea Public Schools-Idea Victory Academy2nd/1st Grade Direct Instruction/ELA Teacher at Idea Public Schools-Idea Victory Academy