Celina Abad
Arvada,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with passion for working with children at pre school grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Support Specialist
Jefferson County Headstart
Arvada, Colorado
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Provided guidance to students on classroom assignments and activities.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Supervised small groups of students during independent work time.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
Family Manager
Myself
Arvada, Colorado
07.2011 - 01.2019
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Provided assistance during difficult times such as illness or bereavement.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Developed systems to streamline daily routines such as meal planning and grocery shopping.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Organized family schedules and activities, ensuring everyone was on time for appointments and events.
Elderly Caregiver Q.M.AP
The Argyle Assisted Living
Denver, Colorado
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Qualified Medication Asministration, Caregiver
Wheatridge Assisted Living
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to residents and residents families when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Administered medications to the residents.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Thornton12-2010
Skills
- Classroom safety
- Student and parent relations
- Student safety
- Activity implementation
- Classroom support
- Organization and prioritization
- Supervising student activities
- Setting up activities
- Student engagement
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Relationship building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Maintaining safe environments
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Reading and writing support
Timeline
Classroom Support Specialist
Jefferson County Headstart
08.2024 - Current
Family Manager
Myself
07.2011 - 01.2019
Elderly Caregiver Q.M.AP
The Argyle Assisted Living
04.2009 - 01.2011
Qualified Medication Asministration, Caregiver
Wheatridge Assisted Living
01.2005 - 12.2007
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College