Assisted with reducing challenging behaviors and promoting self-regulation skills among students
Incorporated differentiated instruction and hands-on activities to increase student engagement
Provided one-on-one support for students who required additional assistance in academic or social-emotional areas
Coordinated with general education teachers to make sure accommodations (visual aids, equipment, classroom displays, etc) were being provided for all students during classroom activities
Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement strategies
Helped with feeding, toileting and daily living skills to support students
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation
Communicated with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and needs
Assisted with day-to-day operations and worked efficiently with all team members
Student Success Coach
City Year Chicago
11.2019 - 06.2021
Offered whole class support in ELA
Created lesson plans for small group time and tailored content specific to each student's needs
Supported students both virtually and in-person, worked specifically with 12 focus list students - track their grades, behavior, progress and performance in class
Created morning circle activities and content, had check-ins and check-outs with students about their attendance and SEL
Plan and assisted whole school initiatives like VIP lounges, attendance incentives, family engagement nights, City Year lunches, partner teacher appreciation and positive school climate events
Made positive phone calls home as well as attendance and behavior calls
Build relationships with parents, teachers, staff and team members
Mentored two returning core members, facilitated and led out in team meetings, portfolio and SYACM spaces
Client Relations
Inspire business center
03.2018 - 07.2019
Greet clients in the office
Answer phone calls and direct them to the correct company
Copy, mail, stamp and file documents
Handle deliveries (incoming and outgoing), organize mail for in-house and virtual clients
Maintain offices and lounge spaces clean
Utilize the computer to do various tasks including scheduling, booking meeting rooms and setting up tours
Social Media & Marketing Intern
Ama La vida
04.2018 - 08.2018
Managed ALV Instagram and Facebook page, created surveys, forms, reports, and PowerPoint presentations
Created, edited, and shared posts for their social media page
Contacted Chicago publications, participated in meetings, revised website content, ordered merchandise and worked on marketing and advertising techniques for the company
Orientation Leader
UIC Orientation
05.2017 - 09.2017
Lead students and guests around the school, shared information about UIC, highlighting key resources available to students and answered general questions about the university
Collaborated with UIC faculty and staff on different projects for students
Helped in-coming freshmen and transfer students with class registration and managed their schedule throughout the day
Facilitated group discussions and planned activities for students to bond
Delivered informative presentations to large groups of students and guests
Established positive relationships with team members and managed time effectively to meet deadlines