Dedicated Educator focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining, cleaning, and organized supplies, as well as planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper, and multi-tasks. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
ELL COMPLIANCE AIDE
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
Maintained current, accurate records for EL student files
Compile data for assessment decisions and bring them to LPAC
Gather data for assessment decisions and complete assessment decisions and documentation
Check and document monitor students' progress every 9 weeks
LAS LINKS testing for newcomer students
Updated office files daily and kept records organized
Maintain student confidentiality at all times
Collaborate with campus staff and other school district personnel to ensure the accuracy of written and electronic EL records.
ESL PARAPROFESSIONAL
Alief Independent School District
03.2018 - 08.2020
Oversee students in the classroom and common areas monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers
Distribute learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities
Partner with the teacher to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies
Run an Error List and Fatal Error list every 10th of each month
Check and document monitor students' progress every 9 weeks
Compile data for assessment decisions and bring them to LPAC
Gather data for assessment decisions and complete assessment decisions and documentation
Complete all LAS LINKS testing for new students at registration
Organize classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
Tutor students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
SUN Behavioral Houston
12.2016 - 11.2017
Major responsibilities are to ensure all accounts are accurate and balanced daily, ensuring every account is reconciled with a bank statement and all funds received were posted within 24 hours upon receipt (create a daily deposit spreadsheet for all transactions)
Posting of initial claims posted to the appropriated account in the account receivable, followed by a submission to insurance company (private, Medicare, and Medicaid) or payment arrangement and all remaining cost to the individual account owner
Failure by the client to submit payment on billing due date, I would submit secondary notices and conduct analysis for patients to determine if the patient is eligible for financial aid of medical cost
This is followed by a courteous follow-up to provide financial counseling of payment issues
Created, organized, and managed daily batches for patient payments and insurance companies
Form an Excel spreadsheet for inpatient and outpatient census that I manage
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, and maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
SENIOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
NACM Of Texas
01.2008 - 12.2016
Ensured all general accounting records where accurate, relevant, and the internal controls
Ensured the accounts receivable where accurate, daily reconciliation was conducted, and disputes or discrepancies were investigated
Prepared and reconciled bank deposits of cash and checks receipts to the general ledger
Performed collection activities for member accounts to ensure delinquent accounts receivable or past due were settled within 90 days of the billing date
Collection agent for vendor, Houston Community Newspapers, utilizing their accounting system and procedures
Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions for collection received
Prepares A/R aging reports and other status reports
Learned to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented
Collected and deposited money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensured accounts were balanced.
Education
Applied Psychology -
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS
High School Diploma -
Hightower High School
Missouri City, TX
06.2001
Skills
Accounting and general office which includes but not limited to:
Filing and reporting
Microsoft Office
Accountancy
Accounting
Analytical thinking
Time management
Cultural awareness
Effective Communication
Helping Students with Special Needs
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Data Collection
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
ELL COMPLIANCE AIDE
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2020 - 08.2021
ESL PARAPROFESSIONAL
Alief Independent School District
03.2018 - 08.2020
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
SUN Behavioral Houston
12.2016 - 11.2017
SENIOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
NACM Of Texas
01.2008 - 12.2016
Applied Psychology -
Belhaven University
High School Diploma -
Hightower High School
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