Carol Mercado
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher's Assistant adept at creating an engaging and nurturing classroom atmosphere. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring and enforcing rules. Skilled in organizing supplies, implementing fun activities, and ensuring student safety and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant, K-3rd grade
Taft Community School
Redwood City, USA
08.2015 - Current
- Assist teacher by providing individual assistance to students in academic areas;
- Creating activities for students to review letter sounds
- Working with small groups to reinforce instruction provided by teacher
- Translating instruction for non-English speaker students
Academic Mentor, K-4th grade
Boys and Girls Club
Redwood City, USA
09.2013 - Current
- Plan and deliver instruction to students
- Work with English language learners and Special population students
- Collaboration and team work abilities in working with other Mentors
- Experience designing and implementing math curriculum and games
- Experience with American Sign Language
- Trained in Salesforce
- Experience in One-Step curriculum (SEL)
- Plan and direct art themed activities for students
- Provide homework assistance to students
- Maintain communication with parents and teachers
Paralegal
Bay Area Legal Aid
Redwood City, USA
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Responsible for running the Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order clinic
- Trained law clerks and volunteers on completion of the Temporary Restraining Order forms
- Translated during court sessions for Spanish-speaking clients
- Drafted case updates and corresponding letters
- Communicated information to clients via written form and in person
- Worked with monolingual and illiterate clients
- Managed the Income and Expense Clinic: Form FL-150
- Experienced working front desk and filing at the courthouse
- Immigration: Initiated and completed: 4 U-Visas, 1 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal, and 1 EAD replacement
- Experience using Forms: I-918, I-918A, I-918 Supplement B, I-192, G325A, G-28, I-485, and I-765
- Experience working with a diverse population
Paralegal Volunteer
Bay Area Legal Aid
Redwood City, USA
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Helped in the Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order
- Worked with monolingual and illiterate clients
- Translated declarations from Spanish to English
- Translated during intake meetings
- Worked the front desk: answering the phone, and providing individuals to other legal resources
In-home Caregiver
Serenity Private Home Care
Redwood City, USA
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Organized activities tailored for senior citizens
- Administered medications
- Delivered support in daily living tasks
- Supported clients during appointments and shopping trips
Direct Service Provider (DSP)
ResCare-Mc. Garvey House
Redwood City, USA
11.2004 - 01.2009
- Coordinated activities for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Assisted with administration of medication according to medical needs of patients
- Advocated and trained individuals to complete their Individual service plan goals and outcomes
Instructional Assistant, 6th grade
Selby Lane Middle School
Redwood City, USA
03.2008 - 06.2008
- Assisted student with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Applied behavioral techniques to manage student with behavioral disorder
America Reads Tutor
St. John’s Elementary
San Francisco, USA
04.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided literacy instruction to individual students in a public school setting
- Worked with multicultural students on academic tasks and extracurricular activities
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Cañada College
CA05.2011
B.A - Psychology
University of San Francisco
CA05.2009
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Expertise in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Excel Proficiency
- Expertise in Outlook
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Assistant, K-3rd grade
Taft Community School
08.2015 - Current
Academic Mentor, K-4th grade
Boys and Girls Club
09.2013 - Current
Paralegal
Bay Area Legal Aid
04.2012 - 08.2012
Paralegal Volunteer
Bay Area Legal Aid
09.2011 - 03.2012
In-home Caregiver
Serenity Private Home Care
02.2010 - 08.2011
Instructional Assistant, 6th grade
Selby Lane Middle School
03.2008 - 06.2008
America Reads Tutor
St. John’s Elementary
04.2006 - 01.2007
Direct Service Provider (DSP)
ResCare-Mc. Garvey House
11.2004 - 01.2009
Paralegal Certificate -
Cañada College
B.A - Psychology
University of San Francisco
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