Angeliz Sierra-Ortiz
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Military engineering professional with track record of ensuring structural integrity and mission success. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong focus on team collaboration. Skilled in explosives handling, terrain analysis, and project management.
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autistic Support - Paraprofessional
Bucks Intermediate Unit
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices related to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
- Helped teacher devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on sympathetic understanding of individual students' needs, interests and abilities.
- Enhanced student communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy techniques.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Combat Engineer
US ARMY - National Guard
10.2019 - Current
- Supported infrastructure development projects, contributing to the stability of local communities in conflict zones.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
- Conduct ground reconnaissance for roads, bridges and tunnels and reported findings to commander.
Assisted Living Coordinator
Sunrise Assisted Living
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Implemented events and programs to enhance assisted living experience and improve resident quality of life.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture that encouraged teamwork, respect, and dedication to the mission of assisted living communities.
- Encouraged seniors'' participation in group therapy sessions aimed at improving socialization skills and overall quality of life within assisted living facilities.
- Fell in love with caring for the elderly, with the highest level of customer service making positive relationships with residents allowing them to feel like they’re dining at a restaurant.
Hostess/Server Manager
Robert's Hard Rock Casino & Hotel
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Proactively facilitated team-oriented atmosphere assisting servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously and managing multiple tables without compromising service quality.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
- Trained new staff on knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
Education
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ06-2026
High School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School
Atlantic City, NJ06-2018
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish, verbally and writing
- Behavior Management
- Effective Professional Communication
- Aiding students with Special Needs
- Customer Service, 6 years
- Leveraged training and mentoring skills to lead a high performing team to process improvements
- Relationship building with clients, employees, and guests by marketing a positive environment and being trustworthy getting them to return
- Data Collection, IEP familiarity
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Firing systems installations
- Combat Marksmanship
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Combat Action Badge - U.S Department of the Army.
- Army Combat Commendation Medal - U.S Department of the Army.
- Army Achievement Medals - U.S Department of the Army.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Autistic Support - Paraprofessional
Bucks Intermediate Unit
09.2022 - Current
Assisted Living Coordinator
Sunrise Assisted Living
11.2020 - 09.2022
Combat Engineer
US ARMY - National Guard
10.2019 - Current
Hostess/Server Manager
Robert's Hard Rock Casino & Hotel
07.2018 - 10.2019
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Stockton University
High School Diploma -
Atlantic City High School