April Hernandez
Houston,TX
Summary
Organized and professional paraprofessional with experience in behavior intervention and progress monitoring. Committed to fostering positive student interactions and collaborating with educators to create an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Spring Branch ISD
Houston, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educational staff to develop and adapt instructional materials for various learning styles.
- Trained new paraprofessionals on classroom procedures, policies, and effective support techniques.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral issues.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance comprehension and retention of subject matter.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to promote positive student interactions and reduce disruptions.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
Receptionist
Centerstage Dance and Gymnastics
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless communication between clients and instructors.
- Scheduled appointments and classes, optimizing calendar efficiency for staff and students.
- Handled customer inquiries with professionalism, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and payments, ensuring data integrity in systems.
- Collaborated with management on promotional activities, increasing awareness of programs offered.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Personal Banker
Simmons Bank
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted clients in understanding banking products and services for informed decision-making.
- Executed daily transactions accurately, ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulations.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling financial products to meet client needs effectively.
- Collaborated with management on strategic initiatives to drive branch performance improvements.
- Managed deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
Stock Manager
Ross Dress for Less
Cypress, TX
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize excess.
- Coordinated product receiving, processing, and storage to streamline warehouse operations.
- Trained team members on proper stock handling procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient stocking processes to enhance product accessibility for sales associates.
- Collaborated with management to optimize layout design for maximum efficiency in storage areas.
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
Lead Scanner
Joe V's Smart Shop
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Led scanning operations to ensure accurate inventory tracking and product placement.
- Trained and mentored new staff on scanning procedures and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with management to implement best practices for inventory accuracy.
- Monitored scanner performance, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
- Developed training materials to improve team understanding of scanning protocols.
- Managed a team of junior scanners, delegating tasks and monitoring progress for optimal performance.
Education
No Degree - Performing Arts
Lone Star College
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Cypress Falls Highschool
HoustonSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Organization skills
- Arts and crafts
- Computer skills
- Teacher collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Receptionist
Centerstage Dance and Gymnastics
06.2023 - 10.2023
Paraprofessional
Spring Branch ISD
08.2022 - Current
Personal Banker
Simmons Bank
02.2022 - 06.2022
Stock Manager
Ross Dress for Less
06.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Scanner
Joe V's Smart Shop
06.2015 - 06.2020
No Degree - Performing Arts
Lone Star College
High School Diploma -
Cypress Falls Highschool