Claribel Ynfante Liz
Bronx
Summary
Certified Teacher Assistant at Lavelle School for the Blind with expertise in individualized tutoring and classroom management. Increased student engagement through customized support and proactive communication with parents. Dedicated to creating a safe learning environment and pursuing ongoing professional development to enhance teaching strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Lavelle School For the blind
The Bronx
09.2024 - Current
- Managed the distribution and collection of textbooks and other teaching materials.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Supervised small groups of students during independent work time.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Managed record keeping tasks such as attendance sheets, grade books, and report cards.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Youth Advocate
Children's Aid
Bronx
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Cases are assigned that are severely and chronically absent
- Hold a caseload of about 10 to 15 students
- Two main goals: To personalize and enrich the school experience for their mentees so that they become more successful at school through increased engagement and attendance
- Identify the underlying causes of absenteeism and begin to address them through a range of interventions and support services
- Each case needs a file
- Make some kind of contact with a mentee on a weekly basis
- Ex. individualize greeting in the morning
- 15min check-in during lunch on weekly/biweekly check-in
- Having conversations and sharing information about their attendance
- Get to the know the students likes and dislikes
- Help them or their parent come up with a plan to come to school every day
- Track their daily attendance
- Host special events for the cases
- Provide encouragement and recognition for the student and family
- Every 3 months review students attendance and DOE attendance risk group
Teacher's Assistant
Crib To Crayons
Bronx
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
Front desk receptionist
Allied Universal
New York
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
Security Officer
SOS Security
New York
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Used verbal or written means to report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Escorts nurse to patients' homes and maintain their safety.
Housekeeping Attendant
ABM
New York
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
Receptionist
Good Shepherd Service Internship
Bronx
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicating with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Education
Bachelor- of Science - Psychology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY05.2021
Liberal Arts - Liberal Art in Science, others
Bronx Community College
The Bronx, NY05-2017
High School Diploma -
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service
The Bronx, NY06-2014
Skills
- Supervising classroom activities
- Asset Securing
- Student behavior and progress reporting
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Individualized tutoring
- Lesson planning
- Parent communication
- Record keeping
- Engagement strategies
- Organizing and distributing materials
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Creating a safe learning environment
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Ground Patrol
- Health Standards Compliance
- Customer Satisfaction
- Positive attitude and energetic
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral intervention
- Child supervision
- Professional development
- Bilingual communication
- Adaptive learning
- Classroom Supplies Management
Hobbies and Interests
Exercise
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Teacher Assistant Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Lavelle School For the blind
09.2024 - Current
Youth Advocate
Children's Aid
08.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Crib To Crayons
08.2021 - 07.2022
Front desk receptionist
Allied Universal
12.2019 - 05.2020
Security Officer
SOS Security
03.2019 - 12.2019
Housekeeping Attendant
ABM
07.2017 - 02.2019
Receptionist
Good Shepherd Service Internship
01.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor- of Science - Psychology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Liberal Arts - Liberal Art in Science, others
Bronx Community College
High School Diploma -
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service
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