Gabriela Santos
Nutley,NEW JERSEY
Summary
Dedicated instructional assistant with expertise in individualized support and small group instruction. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Instructional Assistant
Paterson Board of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Support the lead teacher in a self-contained classroom for students with autism and behavioral challenges, providing individualized academic and behavioral assistance
- Work with small groups and one-on-one instruction to reinforce lessons in ELA, science, social studies, and financial literacy
- Assist students with reading comprehension, writing skills, and task completion, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Help implement behavior management strategies and support students in developing self-regulation and social skills
- Collaborate with the lead teacher to modify assignments and provide accommodations based on students’ IEP goals
- Assist with grading assignments, tracking student progress, and maintaining classroom organization
- Provide Spanish translation and communication support for students and families when needed
- Read aloud and model academic tasks to improve student engagement and understanding
- Foster a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment to promote learning and independence
Data Collector/Field Interviewer
RTI International. RTI
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive data collection to support research initiatives and project goals.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry by implementing quality control checks throughout the collection process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine data collection methodologies for improved efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in data gathering and analysis techniques.
- Developed and maintained documentation for data collection protocols, enhancing reproducibility of processes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, adhering to organizational procedures and industry norms.
- Collaborated with team members on various projects, ensuring consistent data collection methods and protocols.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability and minimizing shrinkage.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a customer-focused team environment.
- Implemented promotional displays and merchandising strategies to enhance sales performance.
- Developed schedules for staff, balancing labor costs with customer service needs.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11-2023
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Effective communication
- Small group instruction
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Conflict resolution
- Small group and individual assistance
- Relationship building
- Teacher collaboration
- Classroom support
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Middle School Instructional Assistant
Paterson Board of Education
09.2022 - Current
Data Collector/Field Interviewer
RTI International. RTI
10.2019 - 08.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar Tree Stores
05.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University