Carolina Gallardo
El Paso,TX
Summary
Bilingual Special Education professional fluent in Spanish and English. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhanced competency. Easily translates conversation and maintains original meaning. Personable and professional educator with focus on providing accurate translations for diverse projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Socorro ISD
10.2023 - Current
- Supported main teacher in the development of individual learning strategies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created a supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to 71 individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered translation support for more than 30 parent-teacher conferences and educational processes concerning Spanish speakers.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages on a daily basis.
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep the organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit by 42 percent.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Directed activities of workers searching records and provided technical guidance as necessary.
- Completed precise translations of more than 150 official documents with correct words and phrasing to reach the Spanish-speaking community.
Homeschool Teacher
Self-employed
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered in-home childcare needs of three children, which included basic care and teaching, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, social skills, and understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts by using children's play, such as storytelling, games, and songs
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Educational Aide
Bechtel Elementary School
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to 30-plus individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Encouraged groups of 10 or fewer students to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Childcare Program Assistant
Laulima Development Center
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Supported planning and coordination of early childhood development program and associated activities.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Assessed children with signs of emotional or developmental problems and discussed their behavior with their supervisor and parents, and provided resources for specialized programs.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Texas
El Paso, TX05.2009
Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Group and individual instruction
- Program / Learning Development
- Conflict Resolution
- School administration
- Physical / Social Development
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Clerical Support
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Confidentiality; Classroom and Behavior Management; Para Educator Roles and Responsibilities in Inclusive Classrooms
- Taking Instructional or Behavioral Data
- Providing Positive Behavioral Supports for Individual Students
- Helping vs Hovering
- Supporting Instruction: Writing
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse
- Environments Guidance
- Program Management
- Safety, Health, Communication, Families, Creative Strategies
Certification
Certificate of Completion of Marine Corps Standardized Module Training, April 2009
Certificate of Achievement from the Emergency Management Institute, March 2009
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Socorro ISD
10.2023 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Self-employed
03.2020 - 08.2021
Educational Aide
Bechtel Elementary School
04.2016 - 07.2017
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
08.2012 - Current
Childcare Program Assistant
Laulima Development Center
12.2011 - 12.2012
Certificate of Completion of Marine Corps Standardized Module Training, April 2009
Certificate of Achievement from the Emergency Management Institute, March 2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Texas
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