Esmeralda Mendoza-Arias
Summary
Experienced teacher/substitute teacher with 3 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs. Passionate substitute teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Zillah School District #205
08.2022 - Current
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and record keeping.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Teacher
Christian Worship Center Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
Pharmacy Assistant
Farm Workers Clinic
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Completed and filed documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Led team of 6 in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
Admitting Representative
Toppenish Community Hospital
11.2012 - 10.2019
- Handled admission processes and discharge procedures to transfer patients from hospital to home care, extended facility and self-care plans.
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays.
- Calculated collectible amount due for procedures.
- Arranged forms and charts for each patient.
- Registered patients for labs, surgeries and radiology.
- Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
- Verified patient details and insurance coverage and collected co-pays
- Registered patients for labs, surgeries and radiology
- Reviewed hospital schedule and confirmed arrival times
- Greeted and assisted patients with check-in procedures
- Trained new staff on filing, phone etiquette and other office duties
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Bachelor of Science - School Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2024
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
Compton, CA06.1989
Skills
- Group learning mechanics
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Lesson Planning
- Learning Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Lesson Implementation
- Instructional Strategies
- Group Assistance
- Special Education
- Different Learning Styles
- Lecturing and Teaching
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Translater
I translate for staff and teachers during school conferences.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Zillah School District #205
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Christian Worship Center Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Assistant
Farm Workers Clinic
03.2019 - 03.2020
Admitting Representative
Toppenish Community Hospital
11.2012 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Heritage University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - School Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Compton High School
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