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Delena Nguyen

Friendswood

Summary

A passionate and experienced Paraprofessional with 7 years of experience in providing personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students. Demonstrated success in creating a respectful and engaging learning environment by promoting discipline and cooperation. Skilled in instructing small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher- Intern

3DDK Private Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
  • Primary literacy, reading, English teacher
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.


Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Medical Assistant

Wellness Pointe
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.

Teacher

Usa Planet Kids
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child''s education.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and managed the classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles while maintaining consistent academic standards throughout the classroom.

Teacher

Shiloh Road Learning Center
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Consistently communicated with parents through newsletters, conferences, and informal check-ins about student progress and achievements.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in developing school-wide initiatives focused on increasing student engagement and achievement levels.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Medical Assistant

Texas Oncology
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Assisting with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures, such as assisting with walking, transferring, and dressing
  • Scheduling patient appointments, taking notes during physical exams, and general administrative duties
  • Documenting patient care entries, lab work, and care administered in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Monitoring patients machines and IVs

Education

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

San Jacinto College District
Houston, TX
05.2024

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Vista College
Longview, TX
05.2017

High School Diploma -

East Texas Charter School
Longview, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Literacy expertise
  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Motivating students
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Curriculum Implementation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certified 2023
  • CLi Engage 2023-Present
  • Association Texas Professional Educators 2021-Present


  • Mentor- South Houston Elementary School
  • Teacher Observation- BETA Academy



Timeline

Teacher- Intern

3DDK Private Elementary School
10.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Wellness Pointe
07.2019 - 01.2021

Teacher

Usa Planet Kids
01.2018 - 07.2019

Teacher

Shiloh Road Learning Center
11.2017 - 10.2018

Medical Assistant

Texas Oncology
10.2016 - 02.2017

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

San Jacinto College District

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Vista College

High School Diploma -

East Texas Charter School
Delena Nguyen