Charles Mena
Cranston
Summary
With a dedicated background in special education, I excel in behavioral management and implementing structure. Demonstrated success in fostering student workplace and community readiness, I've effectively bridged positive transitions for students. My approach merges compassion with strategic interventions, significantly enhancing learning outcomes
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Transition Aide Liaison
Providence Public School Department
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Observed and monitored student job performance.
- Developed and implemented plans for students with diverse career goals.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Collaborated with community partners to provide opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience.
Paraprofessional
Providence Public School Department
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Knowledge of the various clerical tasks within an educational institution.
- Experience with special education.
- Good at following verbal as well as written communication.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Security Officer
APG Security
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Constant observation on assigned patient
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Sales Representative
Evolution Wireless
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Greets customers in a timely and positive manner
- Identifies the customer's needs and provide information related to products and services
- Complete training on all handsets and phones
- Handles all administrative aspects of the sale including paperwork to establish service
- Maintains files of existing and potential customers
- Maintains floor stocking levels, displays and help ensure that the store is clean and presentable to customers
Education
Graduated -
North Providence High School
North Providence, RI06.2013
Skills
- Special Education
- Behavior Management
- Career guidance
- Surveillance
- Document management
Certification
- Paraprofessional
- January 2019 to Present
- CPR/First Aid
- June 2018 to June 2021
- CPI
- June 2018 to June 2020
Timeline
Community Transition Aide Liaison
Providence Public School Department
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Providence Public School Department
02.2019 - 08.2022
Security Officer
APG Security
06.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Representative
Evolution Wireless
12.2017 - 06.2018
Graduated -
North Providence High School
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