ERIKA Alarcon
Oswego,IL
Summary
- Student-centered educator with public and private teaching experience that spans both special education and inclusive classrooms as well as one-on-one settings.
- Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to meet unique student needs. Design positive approaches and proactive interventions advancing learner engagement; academic achievement; cognitive development; and social, behavioral and communication improvements.
- Decisive, strategic Recruiter with experience targeting top talent,modern methods to seamlessly fill high-priority positions, improve processes and build a strong employer brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrative
Therapy Care Clinic
Batavia, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Prove ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Verify insurance coverage details for accurate claims submission, avoiding costly delays or denials.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assist patients in understanding their insurance coverage, explaining plan details and coordinating necessary authorizations.
- Enhanced organizational efficiency by streamlining HR workflows and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while processing HR paperwork and handling employee records.
- Maintained databases of employee information, assisting HR in tracking performance metrics and personal data.
Recruiter Analyst
HyR-Up Solutions
Aurora, IL
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered and scored employment tests by recording and tracking the test results and notifying applicants of results.
- Assisted in developing employee training and onboarding manuals for new hires.
- Liaised with hiring managers to relay candidate feedback on applicants.
- Analyzed current human resources and business practices for increased improvements.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
Head Leader, Translator, Coordinator
Communities In school
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information
- Developed understanding of specialized concepts for translation by consulting subject matter experts and other colleagues
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time
- Documented all labor hours and budget expenses for project
- Managed administrative processes and prepared key reports and documentation
- Created and maintained registration systems for events and meetings to optimize schedules.
Teacher Assistant
School District 131
09.2009 - 12.2021
- Educated students, maximized learning capabilities and sharpened classroom interest through effective instructional techniques
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Delivered exemplary instructor support by assisting with curriculum development, administering tests and grading papers
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
Education
No Degree - SLPA Certificate
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavioral Sciences
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05.2021
Associate of Arts - Crminal Justice/ Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2017
Paraprofessional
Regional Office Of Education
Geneva, IL05.2012
Skills
- Classroom supply management
- Excel
- Differentiated instruction
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Maintaining safe environments
- Student performance data
- Employee performance evaluations
- Public speaking
- Processing mail
- Customer satisfaction
- Schedule and calendar management
- Spreadsheet development
- Mail sorting
- Scanning and copying
- Team collaboration
- Transcribing correspondence
- Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge
- Documentation abilities
- Audio translations
- Document creation
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual
- Applicant Qualification
- Candidate Searching
- Recruitment Management
- Microsoft Windows
- Work Authorizations
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
Bilingual -Spanish
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Office Administrative
Therapy Care Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Recruiter Analyst
HyR-Up Solutions
07.2022 - 09.2023
Head Leader, Translator, Coordinator
Communities In school
04.2016 - 12.2021
Teacher Assistant
School District 131
09.2009 - 12.2021
Associate of Arts - Crminal Justice/ Education
Waubonsee Community College
Paraprofessional
Regional Office Of Education
No Degree - SLPA Certificate
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavioral Sciences
National Louis University