Jocelyn Alvarez Medina
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Teacher of the Visually Impaired with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Foundation For Blind Children - Seeitourway.org
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Paraeducator
Foundation For Blind Children
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
Customer Returns
Amazon
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Unloaded, inspected and stored damaged and returned products.
- Documented returned product details on Amazon software inventory tracking system.
- Adhered to company safety guidelines to minimize warehouse accidents.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate returns quickly
Hostess
Kasai
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Conducted dining room and server checks to assess readiness for expected customer loads.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Visual Impairment
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Special Needs Support
- First Aid and CPR
- Bilingual
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Timeline
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
Foundation For Blind Children - Seeitourway.org
08.2022 - Current
Paraeducator
Foundation For Blind Children
06.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Returns
Amazon
12.2019 - 01.2020
Hostess
Kasai
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education Visual Impairment
Arizona State University
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