Adrian Neira
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Arlington ISD
07.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Server
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
09.2012 - 05.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Manager
Raising Cane's Restaurants
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Store Front Manager
NsKustomz Car Customization
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07.2021
Skills
- Assistive Technology Integration
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Behavior Management Strategies
- Progress Monitoring Expertise
- English Language Learner Support
- Special Education Law Knowledge
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction Techniques
- Gifted and Talented Education
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Progress Evaluations
Certification
Certified PMO, Google Project Management: Profession Certificate 2023
- Foundation of Project Management
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
- Project Planning: Putting It ALL Together
- Project Execution: Running the Project
- Agile Project Management
- Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
Arlington ISD
07.2021 - Current
Manager
Raising Cane's Restaurants
03.2016 - 05.2018
Store Front Manager
NsKustomz Car Customization
05.2013 - 01.2016
Server
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
09.2012 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At Arlington