Brianna Palomares
Weslaco
Summary
Goal-oriented and passionate individual with a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Hardworking and resourceful individual commended for first-rate collaboration, organizational and time management abilities. Committed to developing career path and expanding work experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school community, promoting inclusion and equal access to resources.
- Supported students in achieving their IEP goals through personalized instruction and assessment strategies.
- Adapted classroom activities based on ongoing assessments of student strengths and areas requiring improvement.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Case Manager
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assisted parents and caregivers in meeting youth needs through education, targeted support, coaching and guidance.
Internship Student
IDEA College Preparatory Elsa
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Sales Associate
Michael Kors
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
Key Holder
Guess Accessories
11.2016 - 08.2021
- Maintain in-depth understanding of products to offer best possible service
- Trained in POS and traditional register systems
- Loss prevention
- Sales, Helped customers navigate store, complete sales, and process returns.
- Part of Future Leader Program
- Handled sales floor needs, including pricing and signage updates.
- Met targets consistently, including loyalty program and credit card application numbers.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2022
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2016
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School
Weslaco, TX05.2014
Skills
- Sales trends
- Cash Handling
- Social perceptiveness
- Excellent people skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Case Studies
- Skills Development
- Classroom Management
- Motivating Students
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Special Education Co-Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
02.2023 - 08.2023
Internship Student
IDEA College Preparatory Elsa
09.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Michael Kors
11.2020 - 06.2022
Key Holder
Guess Accessories
11.2016 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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