Cecilia Contreras
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Dedicated educational assistant skilled in promoting personalized learning and supporting students with special needs. Committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Birdville High School
North Richland Hills, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported students with special needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Served as a mentor for new educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
Aspire Worker
Haltom Middle School
Haltom City, TX
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of school activities.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization in classrooms and common areas.
- Implemented safety protocols for staff and students during school events.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety measures.
- Streamlined supply inventory processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM05-2019
Skills
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Special education
Languages
English
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Birdville High School
08.2024 - Current
Aspire Worker
Haltom Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of The Southwest