A dedicated, caring, responsible, well-driven, and adaptable individual. Excited to pursue new avenues in a career in education. Deep commitment lies in supporting families, teachers, and students within their approachable area.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Attendance Clerk
B.L. Garza Middle School
06.2022 - Current
Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues, and disciplinary actions.
Collaborated with guidance counselors to identify students at risk due to poor attendance and develop appropriate interventions.
Aided school administration during emergency drills or actual events by providing accurate attendance information of students and ensuring their safety.
Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
Assisted in maintaining a positive school environment by participating in teacher appreciation events, pep-rallies, and other events throughout the school year.
HILD PARAPROFESSIONAL
B.L.GARZA Middle School
09.2021 - Current
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Sgt. Leonel Trevino Elementary PSJA ISD
01.2022 - 05.2022
Aiding special education teachers and students within self-contained (resource) as well as inclusion classrooms
Support instructional activities, learner engagement, classroom management and behavior modification goals
Follow school policies, teacher guidelines and student IEPs to ensure student safety and achievement of learning outcomes
Developed trust and rapport with children, aiding teachers and engaging students in learning activities and positive behaviors to optimize their understanding of lessons
Independently supervised classes of 20-30 students during arrival and dismissal, mealtimes, and on the playground
Aided students in reaching cognitive and developmental milestones, ranging from language acquisition and social skills progress to standardized improvements
Bookkeeper
HEB FOODS
10.2007 - 01.2022
15 years + experience as a cash controller
Specializing in handling large amounts of cash deposits, encoding checks, strong communication organization and customer service skills
Work with partners and attend to their needs, recordkeeping and documentation of store financial transactions; ensure office/store funds balance
Proficiency in checker and business center duties and skills, perform all necessary terminal and bank readings, prepare and reconcile tills, resolve store accounting variances
Communicate feedback with cashiers, ability to work in fast-paced environment that require detailed precision work
UTRGV Student Clinical Teacher
Gorena Elementary & Economedes High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Assisted mentor teachers in creating lesson plans, Google slide presentations, Google Doc Assignments, Kahoot Assignments, and Virtual Google meets with students
Assisted students with online learning using tools including Zoom, Google slides and Google meets message
Engaged one-on-one with students behavioral activities in both classroom and extracurricular settings, resulting in an improvement of more than 10% in grades
Supervised daily reports based on student interactions and attendance
Proctored modeling activities virtually by using hand signals, verbal cues, and messaging ensuring academic integrity and an appropriate classroom environment
Substitute Teacher
Edinburg ISD
09.2015 - 05.2016
Provided full-time classroom instruction at assigned elementary and secondary schools
Ensured student completed assignments in the absence of regular teacher
Read and understood the curriculum and lesson plan to implement effective classroom strategies
Provided direction and guidance to students in efforts to establish and maintain positive classroom behavior
Established and maintained strong and positive relationships through constant communication with school administrators, teachers, and students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology w/Teacher Certification EC-12, History
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
03.2021
Associates of Arts - in Teaching
South Texas College
McAllen, TX
07.2014
Skills
Microsoft, O365
Strong Communication (verbal & written)
Team Player
Adaptable to change
able to utilize technology
Creative
Bi-lingual English/Spanish
Accomplishments
Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students and at HEB.
Enhanced student learning with strategy and friendly climate.
Planned/organized student lesson plans in an elementary classroom setting.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Attendance Clerk
B.L. Garza Middle School
06.2022 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Sgt. Leonel Trevino Elementary PSJA ISD
01.2022 - 05.2022
HILD PARAPROFESSIONAL
B.L.GARZA Middle School
09.2021 - Current
UTRGV Student Clinical Teacher
Gorena Elementary & Economedes High School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Edinburg ISD
09.2015 - 05.2016
Bookkeeper
HEB FOODS
10.2007 - 01.2022
Associates of Arts - in Teaching
South Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology w/Teacher Certification EC-12, History