Salma Gabriela Cabrera
Falls Church,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over 3 years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington
11.2021 - Current
- Support classroom teachers with classroom management and daily routines
- Instructional support in reading and math groups designed lessons provided by the teacher
- Responsible for monitoring one on one students
- Experience working with a diverse student population and special needs students.
- Enhanced student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for special education instruction.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, behaviors, and IEP goals for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
Extended Day Aide
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Creative Student engagement
- Assisting with planning and implementing age appropriate activities
- Follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children
- Experienced child aide professional, motivated to provide a safe and developmental environment.
- Collaborated with team members to plan engaging after-school activities that fostered social skills development and promoted collaboration among students.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and organized environment for both students and staff members during extended day hours.
- Facilitated homework completion by offering guidance, clarification, and encouragement when needed to promote academic success.
General Merchandise, Customer Service
Target
Falls Church, VA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Greet members, prospective members and guests, providing exceptional customer service
- Acknowledge guests as you complete workload with minimal guest disruption; review sales trends to understand how to prioritize daily workload based on business and guest needs
- Follow processes accurately with attention to detail, monitor your own progress and accurately prioritize tasks
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Streamlined inventory management process for improved efficiency and reduced waste.
- Enhanced store layout for optimal product visibility and customer convenience.
Sales Associate
Party City
Falls Church, VA
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
Hostess
William Jeffreys Tavern
Arlington
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
Education
No Degree - Criminology/Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria
Alexandria, VA12.2025
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School, Arlington
Arlington, VA06.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Bilingual
- Google Drive/Word Proficient
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Files
- Types
- Collects and compiles
- Maintains calendars
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
11.2021 - Current
General Merchandise, Customer Service
Target
06.2020 - 08.2020
Extended Day Aide
Arlington Public Schools
08.2019 - 11.2021
Hostess
William Jeffreys Tavern
05.2018 - 09.2018
Sales Associate
Party City
09.2015 - 12.2018
No Degree - Criminology/Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School, Arlington