Crystal Ruiz
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Experienced Intervener/ Paraprofessional with strong dedication to the total development of children, young adults and adults. Specializing in Deaf, DeafBlind, Autism, Mental Health, and EBD students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2015 - Current
- A caregiver, Skilled in assisting patients with activities essential in their daily lives
- Knowledgeable in attending to skin, nail and oral care needs of the patients
- Experienced in checking blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature and other vital signs
- Hands on experience in assisting patients in toileting, showering, dressing, bathing and maintaining their personal hygiene
- As
- Knowledgeable in preparing nutritious meals for patients
- Ability to remember drugs and their administration timings
- Skilled in performing light housekeeping, pet care and providing companionship
Deafblind Intervener
Birdville ISD- Grace Hardeman Elementary
Haltom City, Texas
08.2019 - 06.2022
- An Intervener I provide intervention to an individual who is deafblind. I mediate between the person who is deafblind and his or her environment to enable him or her to communicate effectively with and receive with deafblindness. I work 1 on 1 with deafblind student with special needs in a school environment. Full Description is available upon request.
Deaf Ed Teacher Assistant
Fort Worth ISD- Waverly Park Elementary
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2018 - 06.2019
- To assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment. To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop. To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. A Teacher Assistant I & II - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services is responsible to the County Superintendent and works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). Provides support to assist teacher(s) or other certificated employee(s) in implementing the instructional program for students whose primary disability is deaf or hard of hearing. Tutors and provides assistance for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Assists with preparation of classroom and instructional materials as directed by teaching staff. Assists with guidance and supervision of students’ classroom activities. Administers and corrects tests and assists with the evaluation of student performance and development. Assists with student hygiene and toileting needs. Assists with the implementation of student Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Assists in the monitoring and proper functioning of equipment designed to aide students’ hearing. Assists with the instruction and supervision of students in school and community settings. Assists students in arrival and departure from school. Assists students and staff with communication utilizing signing skills. Assists with record-keeping, safety, maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Intervener/ Paraprofessional
Keller ISD- Park Glen Elementary
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2017 - 06.2019
- As an Intervener I provide intervention to an individual who is deafblind. I mediate between the person who is deafblind and his or her environment to enable him or her to communicate effectively with and receive with deafblindness. I work 1 on 1 with deafblind student with special needs in a school environment. Full Description is available upon request.
Paraprofessional
Arlington ISD- Reyemse Elementary
Grand Prairie, Texas
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Performs human support work assisting students to meet educational, communication, physical, emotional, and behavior goals, assisting classroom teachers by working with special needs students individually or in small groups and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under moderate supervision of the principal. Full description upon request.
Infant Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool
Arlington, Texas
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepare lesson plans, prepare bottles and food for infants, change diapers as needed. Use development chart to help their growth. Use development practice. Conscious discipline. Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively. Well versed in providing affection and safety to children. Adept at directing children in eating, resting and personal cleanliness. Proven record of handling private issues properly. Demonstrated ability to provide proper direction of children in their daily routine
Education
Intervener Credential - undefined
Utah State University
Associate Degree - undefined
Tarrant County College
Dental Assistant Certificate - undefined
Kaplan College
Early Childhood Associate Degree - undefined
Camp Fire USA
High School Diploma - undefined
Western Hills High School
Skills
Fluent in sign language
Can read lips
5 Years extensive experience in child care field
TB Test
First Aid
Trained to change trachea
Job coaching
CPR
Arlington and Fort Worth Child Care Certificate
Educational Aide 3
Intervener Team Model trainings at TBSVI
Certified Deafblind Intervener
Training in trach and tube feedings
CDA Certificate
Languages
Sign language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deafblind Intervener
Birdville ISD- Grace Hardeman Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2022
Deaf Ed Teacher Assistant
Fort Worth ISD- Waverly Park Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Intervener/ Paraprofessional
Keller ISD- Park Glen Elementary
03.2017 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Arlington ISD- Reyemse Elementary
08.2016 - 03.2017
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
03.2015 - Current
Infant Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool
01.2014 - 07.2016
Intervener Credential - undefined
Utah State University
Associate Degree - undefined
Tarrant County College
Dental Assistant Certificate - undefined
Kaplan College
Early Childhood Associate Degree - undefined
Camp Fire USA
High School Diploma - undefined
Western Hills High School