Cindy Rodriguez
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 23 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for any students. Effective Paraprofessional Educator with strong history of faculty collaboration and IEP management demonstrated across 23 years in similar roles. Highly skilled in managing diverse learning modalities and providing classroom support. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs
- Checked on student behavior in the classroom and during lunch periods
- Provided classroom support to teachers, including organizing materials, grading papers, and preparing instructional activities
- Utilized effective communication skills to collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and staff
- Assisted lead teachers in developing and implementing daily lesson plans for students
- Maintained an organized system for tracking student data and progress towards goals
- Participated in regular meetings with other staff members and administration to discuss teaching best practices
- Observed students' performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
Title 1 Aide
Pasadena Independent School District
10.2014 - 02.2021
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students when needed
- Helped teachers manage student behavior in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards
- Supported teachers by organizing materials needed for instruction such as books and art supplies
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to assess student progress and develop individualized learning plans accordingly
- Prepared and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts and graphs
- Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use
- Evaluated data on student achievement levels throughout the school year
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning and implementation of educational activities for diverse learners
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among all students through engaging discussion topics related to course material
- Promoted an inclusive learning environment where every student felt respected regardless of cultural differences or disabilities
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, and staff members.
Medical Assistant Intern
AFB Pediatrician
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by protecting the confidentiality of patient data
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, kept rooms neat, and clean
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician
- Assisted doctors and nurses with patient care, including taking vital signs, administering injections, and drawing blood
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by physician
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments and stocking supplies
- Utilized electronic health record system to enter patient information into the database accurately
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing medical records, and maintaining patient charts
- Managed and restocked inventory of medical, lab and office supplies
- Completed and submitted medical documents in accordance with clinical guidelines
- Developed an understanding of medical terminology through researching medical coding systems and billing processes
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients and their families regarding health information
- Performed basic clerical tasks such as filing paperwork, faxing documents, photocopying materials and answering phones in a professional manner
- Responded promptly to phone calls from patients regarding questions about their medications or treatment plan
- Helped physicians examined and treated patients, handing them instruments, and materials and performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures
- Kept financial records and performed other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit and collections and mailing monthly statements to patients
- Maintained patient database, entering information into electronic health records
- Exhibited effective problem solving abilities when faced with complex situations or difficult patients.
Clerical Substitute
Pasadena Independent School District
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally; took messages or transferred calls to appropriate personnel
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance when necessary
- Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed utilizing MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Organized and maintained filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval
- Supported staff by performing data entry and completing administrative duties
- Provided customer service support via phone or email inquiries related to products or services offered by the organization
- Maintained accurate records of office supplies and placed orders as needed
- Answered multi-line telephone system to direct calls and take messages
- Scheduled appointments, maintaining calendars for personnel
- Utilized computer and job-related software to maintain and update filing, inventory, and database systems
- Examined documents and forms for accuracy, enforcing conformance to company rules and regulations
- Developed written correspondence such as letters, emails, memos for internal communications purposes
- Computed, record and proofread data and other information, such as records, and reports
- Assisted with the preparation of reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information from various sources
- Processed incoming payments through checks or credit card transactions accurately according to company policies and procedures
- Created spreadsheets using advanced formulas in Excel to track progress on projects
- Organized and processed incoming documents, including sorting, filing, scanning and data entry
- Assisted in training new employees on basic clerical functions
- Compiled reports from manual or electronic files, databases or other sources
- Entered data into computer programs accurately according to established procedures.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
- 12.2008
- Supported the implementation of modified curriculum based on IEPs and 504 Plans
- Ensured safety of all children at all times while maintaining compliance with state regulations
- Supported students in developing life skills, following classroom routines and managing behavior
- Observed student performance in order to provide feedback and make recommendations for improvement
- Provided assistance to students with special needs
- Participated in professional development activities designed to increase knowledge about best practices for working with special needs populations
- Implemented strategies to support positive behavior management in the classroom environment
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Provided assistance to students during transitions between classes or activities as needed
- Monitored and reinforced appropriate social skills among students in classrooms and on playgrounds
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Monitored student progress and maintained educational records
- Assisted students in use of educational computer programs and technologies
- Maintained accurate records related to student attendance, behavior, health care services.
Education
Medical/Clinical Assistant Diploma in Clinical Medical Assisting -
Texas School Of Business
Houston, Texas06.2014
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, Texas06.2000
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Data Collection
- Teacher Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teacher Assistant
- English Language Learners
- Student Learning Support
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to work well with others under pressure
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Certified CPR
- Pasadena ISD Bilingual Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Title 1 Aide
Pasadena Independent School District
10.2014 - 02.2021
Medical Assistant Intern
AFB Pediatrician
08.2012 - 10.2015
Clerical Substitute
Pasadena Independent School District
01.2009 - 06.2012
Special Education Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
- 12.2008
Medical/Clinical Assistant Diploma in Clinical Medical Assisting -
Texas School Of Business
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
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