Cynthia Belmares
Snyder
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in special education and administrative support. Proven ability to monitor student progress, facilitate effective communication, and adapt strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Eager to contribute to a collaborative educational environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional, special education
Snyder Independent School District
Snyder
06.2020 - 07.2024
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teaching staff regularly.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
Administrative Assistant
Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Snyder
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed scheduling for meetings and appointments across multiple departments.
- Coordinated communication between staff and external vendors for supplies.
- Maintained organized filing systems for documents and records management.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for management review.
- Facilitated employee onboarding by organizing training sessions and materials.
- Handled incoming calls and redirected inquiries to appropriate personnel efficiently.
- Provided administrative support during special projects and company events.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, or other similar programs.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Verified cash, checks and other documents for accuracy.
- I would take care of food service deposits, making sure they would match the school's daily report, then turn them in to the district weekly.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper procedures.
Food Service Manager
Aramark
Snyder
07.2008 - 06.2016
- Managed daily food service operations and staff scheduling.
- Trained staff on food preparation and customer service standards.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Hired, trained, motivated and evaluated team members in order to maximize productivity levels.
- Ordered necessary supplies and ingredients on a regular basis to meet operational needs.
- Ensured proper portioning and serving of meals according to established standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, refrigerators.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brackenridge
San Antonio, TX05-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessment
- Lesson facilitation
- Behavior intervention
- Student support
- Microsoft Excel
- Records management
- Meeting coordination
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Scheduling
- Calendar management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional, special education
Snyder Independent School District
06.2020 - 07.2024
Administrative Assistant
Southwest Foodservice Excellence
06.2016 - 06.2020
Food Service Manager
Aramark
07.2008 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Brackenridge