Graciela Rodriguez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Motivated Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts and always willing to be a helping hand in whatever task is necessary. Years in the classroom has taught me to work well with others and offer the best help possible to make the classroom a safe learning place for the children and every one around me. After many years working with children I feel more confident than ever and highly-motivated to take on new challenges. Well at adapting to new environments, working under pressure and different situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Jubilee Leadership
Brownsville, TX
01.2016 - Current
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
School Cafeteria Worker
Jubilee Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
Cake Decorator
Walmart
Brownsville, TX
07.2010 - 04.2015
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Cleaned display cases, utensils and working spaces to keep sanitary work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rivera High School
Brownsville 06.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
UTRGV
BrownsvilleSkills
- Language proficiency
- Physical Activity (strength training)
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Supervising Classroom Activities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Jubilee Leadership
01.2016 - Current
School Cafeteria Worker
Jubilee Brownsville
04.2015 - 12.2015
Cake Decorator
Walmart
07.2010 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Rivera High School
Some College (No Degree) -
UTRGV
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