Edhid Plascencia C.
540 S. Euclid Ave. 2b Pasadena,Ca.
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and design, having excelled as a Teacher's Aide at Pasadena Unified School District. Skilled in communication and creative thinking, I effectively supported diverse classrooms while showcasing artistic talents through engaging visual displays. Proven ability to foster a safe and inspiring environment for students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, playground.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for instruction and classroom activities.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- Maintained confidential records related to student performance and behavior issues.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Supervised student activities during recess, lunchtime, and other breaks.
- Involved in drawing and constructing showcase designs for the annual presentation. Created several handcrafted, detailed designs for the showcase. October 2024.
Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
Pasadena, Ca
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided care for my elderly Father that had limited mobility. Helped with ADL's. Meal Preparations. My Father was an artist who would need help with many different things to complete his artworks. Shopping for art supplies, cleaning, going to museum for inspiration.
- Provided care for my Landlord. ADL's including dressing, Glucose monitoring and meal preparation. Daily communication with family members.
- Provided care for a disable child. Organizing, cleaning.
- Babysitter for a 6 yrs old kid. Developed engaging activities and games to stimulate cognitive and social development. Art projects. Painting, crafts. Meal preparation.
Designer
MONOPOLY TEXTILES
Los Angeles, Ca
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed and developed innovative textile patterns for fabrics for woman and kids clothing.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs.
- Presented design concepts to clients and effectively communicating design vision to them.
- Color development analysis and organizing lab dips by season.
- Embroidery designs development and sequence fabric creations.
- Sourcing and Creative design of new concepts, trend boards.
- Organizing, cleaning showroom.
Visual Merchandiser
MACYS INC.
Pasadena, Ca
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Present, arrange and display items in store and window displays.
- In charge of selecting outfits and dressing over 40 mannequins to place over the 3 levels of the store to present new fashion garments, shoes and accessories for ladies, mens and kids.
- Signage: placing sale signs every week for all sales events in the store.
- Organizing stock room.
- Organize, present and display Christmas decorations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Apparel Design Merchandiser
LATTC
Los Angeles, CA03-1993
Skills
- Communication skills
- Empathy and patience
- Sewing and textile design
- Color theory expertise
- Drawing and painting
- Vocal performance
- Acting techniques
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Behavior observation
- Visual display creation
- Bilingual communication proficiency
- Student supervision
- Teacher support and collaboration
- CPR and first aid
Volunteer Experience
- Opera Pasadena, 01/01/04, 01/01/12, Soprano singer. Singing and acting. Performed in all Opera Productions as chorus member, Theatrical Costume Designer/ Buyer: In charge of buying, creating, re-designing and sewing kids, mens and ladies costumes for several Opera Productions: La Traviata, Don Giovanni, Marriage of Figaro, Pirates of Penzance and The Magic Flute using second hand or new costumes. Purchase of fabrics, accessories and beautiful trims managing production budget.
- Huntington Memorial Hospital, 250 hours of service, Helping front desk, guide visitors to their patient's room, guide visitors to find patients - ER and other Hospital departments.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Affiliations
- Volunteer Pasadena Educational Foundation
- Volunjteer Hungtington Memorial Hospital
- Volunteer Pasadena Opera , Costumes designer, Chorus Soprano
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Pasadena Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
Designer
MONOPOLY TEXTILES
08.2022 - 07.2023
Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
01.2021 - 01.2024
Visual Merchandiser
MACYS INC.
12.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Apparel Design Merchandiser
LATTC
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