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Antonia Requena

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

Experienced with supporting inclusive educational environments. Utilizes effective communication to foster positive learning atmosphere. Knowledge of adaptive teaching methods and student assistance techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs.



Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Resource & Inclusion Paraprofessional

NBISD
08.2023 - Current
  • Served as an advocate for student interests in collaborative team meetings, helping to shape instructional decisions that positively impacted individual learning outcomes.
  • Expert in reading IEPs and implementing accommodations
  • Established strong rapport with assigned students (35+), and their peers by building trust and fostering positive relationships that bolstered academic engagement levels throughout the years.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in inclusive education strategies.
  • Supported classroom management by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines for all students.
  • Mentored new paraprofessionals joining the inclusion team, sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices from previous years of service.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
10.2007 - 10.2010
  • Prepared all financial proposals for clients while in direct contact, in regards to policy inquiries, loan requests, policy changes and billing.
  • Managed and maintained paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Analyzed financial trends and provided detailed financial reports to management.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Offered assistance, collaboration and clerical support to auditors throughout review process.

Education

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School
Bronx, NY
06.2001

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid/AED certified
  • Paraprofessional certified
  • 2x KRE Apple Award winner (including Admin chosen)
  • Feb 2024 NBISD SpEd SuperStar Staff award recipient
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor in variety of situations
  • Ability in meeting deadlines, exercise good judgment and discretion
  • Able to effectively manage students' time wisely
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Community inclusion
  • Social skills development
  • Cultural history
  • IEP implementation
  • Relationship building skills
  • Sensory processing support

Affiliations


  • Parent Teacher Association Board Member & President

Additional Information

The major gap in my employment timeline stems from my time as a caregiver to my disabled veteran husband, as well as my child with special needs. During this time, I was a member of the Family Readiness Group in the US Army, as well as an Executive Board member & President of the Klein Road Elementary chapter of the Texas PTA. I have since obtained my CPR/First Aid/AED certification and my Paraprofessional certification, which is active with TEA.

Timeline

Resource & Inclusion Paraprofessional

NBISD
08.2023 - Current

Executive Administrative Assistant

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
10.2007 - 10.2010

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School

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