Darcy Pliego Flores
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Darcy demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Darcy eagerly contributes to team success and seeks to further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth in the Elementary school setting as Darcy consistently works with students who receive special education services. Darcy is a life-long learner and para educator seeking to now pursue Elementary Education licensure with ESL licensure and future School Counseling licensure at a masters level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bloomington Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Driver and Crew Member
Mister Car Wash
10.2020 - Current
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Work weekends as a part-time
- Ensure cars are processed in the tunnel for cleaning
- Quality checks in exterior and interior of the car before delivering to customer.
- Vacuuming the car
- Do finishing touches on the exterior and interior of the car.
- Clean tunnel equipment
- Train new hires when asked
PCA
Life Fountain Home Healthcare
12.2018 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
ABA Technician (Behavior Therapist)
Fraser - Bloomington
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered services in a mental health clinic and maintained confidentiality of information regarding children and families.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans to improve gross and fine motor coordination, movement, and functioning of upper extremities.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology Transfer Pathway
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
High School Diploma -
Kennedy Senior High School
Bloomington, MN 05-2019
Skills
- Skills strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Social and group settings
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Teaching and instruction
- Teacher Assistance
- Academic support
- IEP implementation
- Active Student Supervision
- Neutral Minded
- Professional communication with Special Education teachers and General Education teachers
- Verbal & nonverbal redirection
Certification
- Certified American Red Cross CPR
- Certifies CSA at Mister Car Wash
Hobbies
In my spare time I enjoy:
- Strength training at the gym
- Participate in community race runs in the Twin Cities area
- Do Taekwondo training
- Play competitive soccer as a goalkeeper and midfield
- Reading (both for fun and to educate myself)
- Hiking
- Spend time with family and cats
- Watch a good movie in theaters
- Go to Mall of America
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Software
Google docs
Google forms
Word Docs
Google Slides
Excel
Powerpoint
Gmail
Google meets
Teams
Google Sheets
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bloomington Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
ABA Technician (Behavior Therapist)
Fraser - Bloomington
11.2023 - 02.2024
Driver and Crew Member
Mister Car Wash
10.2020 - Current
PCA
Life Fountain Home Healthcare
12.2018 - Current
- Certified American Red Cross CPR
- Certifies CSA at Mister Car Wash
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
North Central University
Associate of Arts - Psychology Transfer Pathway
Normandale Community College
High School Diploma -
Kennedy Senior High School
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