Jenny Meza
National City,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Aide
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Counseling Assistant
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Executive Assistant
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego, CA
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Trained junior office staff in correct procedures and reporting requirements.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
After-School Program Leader
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego, CA
03.2011 - 12.2013
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA06.2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA12.2019
Skills
- Visitor and Customer Relations
- Administrative Skills
- Multi-Line Telephone Skills
- Positive Interactions
- Computers and Technology
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Aide
Gompers Preparatory Academy
12.2019 - Current
Counseling Assistant
Gompers Preparatory Academy
01.2016 - 12.2019
Executive Assistant
Gompers Preparatory Academy
12.2013 - 12.2015
After-School Program Leader
Gompers Preparatory Academy
03.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University San Marcos
Associate of Science - Psychology
Southwestern College