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Barbara Hernandez

Three Rivers,TX

Summary

Effective in organization and record keeping. Keen attention to tracking information to maintain a smooth run of operations. Passionate to learn as much as possible to be able to help lead a team to success. I am also lover of animals. I have been a huge part of my daughter's FFA program when she showed livestock as well as being a very happy fur baby owner for years. Animals bring me joy and I have come to understand just how special a person's fur baby is, no matter how big or small.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Paraprofessional

Three Rivers Elementary
08.2023 - 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.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Teach Art to grades K-6 and music to Prek 3 & 4

Paraprofessional Substitute

Three Rivers Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing rules and maintaining a structured environment.
  • Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials for instructional use, streamlining daily tasks while promoting efficiency.
  • Contributed to a safe learning environment, monitoring students during non-instructional times and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
  • Assisted in the implementation of behavior management strategies, reducing disruptions and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Facilitated small group instruction, allowing for targeted support and personalized attention to address specific academic needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavioral incidents as needed for reporting purposes.

Food Service Manager

05.2021 - 06.2021
  • Managed food and supplies inventory to keep adequate levels for expected demands
  • Developed food storage and rotation metrics and maintained team member compliance
  • Coordinated scheduling of deliveries with suppliers and vendors to obtain products on-time and keep stock fresh
  • Coordinated work of janitorial staff handling dining and kitchen areas, keeping spaces clean and sanitized according to optimal standards
  • Oversaw food preparation and cooking activities to uphold safe and sanitary practices, check portion control, and assess final presentation
  • Inspected received food items to verify quality, quantity, and freshness of goods received
  • Supervised food service workers to keep kitchen moving and provide every customer with hot, fresh meal
  • Scheduled department staff strategically to maintain proper coverage based on business volume
  • Supervised cooking, serving, and packaging deli items, as well as deli counter takeout activities
  • Operated and maintained all food preparation machines and equipment
  • Maintained the appropriate coverage levels for expected customer loads by continuously forecasting needs and adjusting schedules.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Three Rivers Elementary
08.2015 - 10.2020
  • Duties included but not limited to: 1-1 student guidance for autistic student in general class setting, assisting with all activities and tasks for student, responsible for general hygiene and daily basic needs while in school setting, daily documentation of students' activities etc
  • (3 years)
  • Elementary music teacher: tasked with teaching grades pre k through 5th grade basics of music and introducing instruments to older grades, responsible for creating, organizing and conducting elementary holiday musicals, costume designing and creating, set designing
  • Also at times assisted with all grades of general education students as directed by administration
  • Collaborated with speech therapists, social workers, and physical therapists to meet students' unique needs
  • Assisted classroom teachers with maintaining students' records and handling assignments
  • Supported students with emotional and behavioral concerns to help develop effective social skills
  • Worked under supervision of lead special education teachers to meet students' social development needs
  • Organized classroom spaces for lessons, activities, and student exploration time
  • Developed positive relationship with each child through observation and learning experience and enhanced student development and growth
  • Created and maintained, in coordination with lead teacher, child-centered educational environments
  • Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others
  • Maintained clean and organized classroom space to help students feel welcome and promote learning
  • Helped outside of the classroom to monitor and protect students, including assisting with the bus and in the cafeteria
  • Supported students in need of extra support with close mentoring and project assistance
  • Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and use assistive devices
  • Observed students during activities and assignments to document their strengths and weaknesses.

Head Dispatcher

Prime Pack
03.2013 - 05.2015
  • Dispatched work orders seamlessly by carefully monitoring schedules and resources
  • Collaborated with drivers to maintain deadline adherence, provide assignments, and exchange information
  • Supported seamless deliveries by assisting with accidents, delays, and product shortages
  • Reviewed dispatch needs and communicated with drivers to execute services
  • Assisted in navigating construction areas or congested traffic to mitigate delays
  • Scheduled chemical shipments and followed-up with all parties to maintain current shipment status
  • Oversaw dispatch coordination and directed attention to special instructions
  • Maintained excel spreadsheets and dispatch logs with daily data
  • Determined the type and amount of resources required based on the specifications outlined in the work order
  • Scheduled and dispatched workers and service crews to handle service and repair needs
  • Monitored personnel in the field to maintain location knowledge and provide ongoing support
  • Prepared daily work and run schedules
  • Received and prepared work orders
  • Advised field crews about issues such as traffic problems, weather conditions, and other hazards
  • Monitored personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules
  • Relayed work orders and messages to and from supervisors and work crews using cellular and radio networks to keep everyone on the same page
  • Oversaw all communications within specifically assigned territories
  • Conferred with the customer and team supervisors to address and resolve service needs
  • Organized daily assignment and run schedules for individuals and crews.

Activity director/CNA

Three Rivers Nursing Home
03.2011 - 05.2013
  • As Activity director: planned activities for a variety of ages, individual socialization time, transported patients to appointments as needed and instructed by charge nurses, assisted with meal time, as well as stepped in when shift was short
  • Taught tenants how to use and care for the supplied equipment
  • Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes
  • Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues
  • Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays
  • Volunteered for and tackled new assignments and tasks to ease staff member burden
  • Followed established guidelines and procedures
  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
  • Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Completed all assigned tasks prior to shift end
  • Reviewed incoming orders for mistakes to maintain accurate inventory levels.

Paraprofessional

Three Rivers Elementary
09.2011 - 04.2012
  • Distributed teaching materials and arranged stations for specific activities
  • Secured, set up, and operated classroom technology and hands-on teaching materials and equipment
  • Compiled materials, set up visual aids, and organized supplies for day's planned lessons
  • Worked with students in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives
  • Modeled positive behaviors to elevate classroom standards
  • Monitored student behavior and maintained classroom order to keep environment learning-focused
  • Helped outside of the classroom to monitor and protect students, including assisting with the bus and in the cafeteria
  • Observed students during activities and assignments to document their strengths and weaknesses
  • Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others
  • Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and use assistive devices
  • Supported students in need of extra support with close mentoring and project assistance
  • Maintained clean and organized classroom space to help students feel welcome and promote learning.

Shop Clerk

Mission Petroleum Carriers
08.2008 - 10.2009
  • Located out-of-stock items for customers with other store locations or by directly contacting vendors
  • Calculated sales prices and total purchases, and processed cash or credit transactions
  • Inventoried merchandise monthly and investigated discrepancies to keep an accurate count of each product type
  • Minimized loss by watching for and recognizing security risks and active theft
  • Monitored processes and recommended methods for improvement
  • Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays
  • Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
  • Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
  • Completed all assigned tasks prior to shift end
  • Supported operations with consistent maintenance and updates of corporate files and records
  • Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.

Administrative Assistant

Key Energy Services
04.2007 - 07.2008
  • Supported front office staff by providing word processing of correspondence and reports
  • Scheduled meetings and assisted in making travel arrangements
  • Answered incoming calls and directed messages to the correct party
  • Greeted visitors and escorted them to their destinations
  • Gained valuable skills by learning how to create spreadsheets and use pivot tables
  • Assisted the company in preparing proposals for new business, including editing and collating
  • Filed and retrieved documents, introducing more efficient filing system adopted by company
  • Prioritized and managed multiple tasks and competing priorities in servicing requests from senior managers
  • Documented payments and expenses to keep financial records current
  • Audited files to identify missing or misfiled items and restored files to proper locations and states
  • Maintained payroll accuracy by tracking time, calculating extras such as commission and updating forms
  • Troubleshot problems with office equipment and software to help staff stay productive and on-task
  • Updated office calendar with new meetings, events, and appointments to avoid overbooking
  • Returned pulled files to proper locations to maintain easy staff access
  • Maintained an efficient office environment by skillfully routing incoming and outgoing mail.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Connally Unit
06.1996 - 05.2001
  • Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules
  • Coordinated secure and safe visitation between inmates and personal and legal contacts
  • Modeled good behaviors to promote safe and positive interactions between inmates and staff
  • Monitored perimeter, gates, and internal doorways through patrols and CCTV viewing
  • Oversaw work crews covering areas such as laundry, kitchen, and roadwork
  • Inspected areas and belongings regularly to locate and seize unauthorized and dangerous items
  • Intervened in inappropriate situations to eliminate unauthorized behaviors and restore order
  • Maintained custody and security of inmates in diverse areas of correctional facility, at courthouse, and during transportation
  • Conducted headcounts to ensure each prisoner was present
  • Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes
  • Handled the distribution of commissary purchases and other items to the prison population
  • Screened incoming visitors to assess their clothing, remove unauthorized items, and verify identities
  • Followed the proper procedures at all times to protect both inmates and staff
  • Oversaw and reported on the work of inmates working in the kitchen, laundry, and other areas
  • Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges
  • Settled disputes between inmates
  • Conducted thorough searches of prisoners and cells to identify and remove contraband materials
  • Maintained expertise in less-lethal weaponry to keep the peace between sometimes violent inmates
  • Identified and settled disputes between inmates to prevent the escalation into major problems
  • Monitored CCTV feeds in master control room to keep a close eye on all areas of the facility.

Education

High School Diploma - basic

Three Rivers ISD
Three Rivers, TX
1993

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Data Collection
  • Classroom Organization
  • Computer Skills
  • Documentation
  • Emotional Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Skills Training
  • Safety understanding
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

Full Time Paraprofessional

Three Rivers Elementary
08.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional Substitute

Three Rivers Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023

Food Service Manager

05.2021 - 06.2021

Special Education Paraprofessional

Three Rivers Elementary
08.2015 - 10.2020

Head Dispatcher

Prime Pack
03.2013 - 05.2015

Paraprofessional

Three Rivers Elementary
09.2011 - 04.2012

Activity director/CNA

Three Rivers Nursing Home
03.2011 - 05.2013

Shop Clerk

Mission Petroleum Carriers
08.2008 - 10.2009

Administrative Assistant

Key Energy Services
04.2007 - 07.2008

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Connally Unit
06.1996 - 05.2001

High School Diploma - basic

Three Rivers ISD

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