Jaycee Herrera
106 Desiles Drive Houma,LA
Summary
Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Village East Elementary School
Houma, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Designed individualized curriculum for academically underachieving students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities which provided further opportunities for learning.
Paraprofessional
Dularge Elementary
Houma, LA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy-Port Ops San Diego
San Diego, CA
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured that boat crew members were well-trained in personal safety and survival techniques.
- Reviewed survival and rescue gear, performing preventative maintenance whenever required.
- Operated boat radios to maintain open avenues for exchanging information needed by operators.
- Inspected boat and recommend improvements to maintain safe operations, protect passengers and secure equipment.
- Wrote 2,000 daily vessel reports and update logs, detailing any issues and remediation efforts.
- Directed ships by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
- Checked for oil spills and other pollutants around ports, harbors and beaches.
- Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Checked navigation tools and telecommunications equipment prior to embarking on journeys to verify operational status.
- Steered boats along plotted routes to transport guests to destinations.
Boatswains Mate
US Navy-Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
San Diego, CA
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Mentored, supervised and instructed 45 personnel in seamanship, deck equipment and boats.
- Maintained all heavy equipment that is used for loading purposes.
- Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature.
- Budgeted and allocated $800,000 every year for sustainment services and supplies.
- Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
- Liaised with departments to maintain information in payroll and time and attendance systems.
- Coordinated training schedules and file crucial administrative paperwork.
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
- Designed 500 PowerPoint presentations for monthly divisional meetings with top-level executives.
- Purchased, organized and maintained over 400 pieces of supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Provided IT and software trouble-shooting support to rest of the organization.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
Office Manager
Rouses Supermarket
Houma, LA
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting 800 purchase orders.
- Managed clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and set up courier deliveries for customers.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained the reception desk in the most professional manner.
- Maintained all office files, both electronic and hard copies.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of 50 hourly employees.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Expedited distribution of materials to locations.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
DeVry University
San Diego, CA11.2023
Associate of Science - Business Management
DeVry University
San Diego, CA08.2021
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LouisianaSkills
- Effective team leader
- Effective time manager
- Strong attention to detail
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Organization and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Teacher
Village East Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Dularge Elementary
11.2022 - 08.2023
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy-Port Ops San Diego
04.2021 - 06.2022
Boatswains Mate
US Navy-Southwest Regional Maintenance Center
07.2015 - 04.2021
Office Manager
Rouses Supermarket
02.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Business Management
DeVry University
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