Josias Mendez
Lawrence,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional, teaching assistant
Lawrence
10.2023 - Current
- Attending students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
- Assisting teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions
- Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filling, photocopying, and grading tests and homework
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Personal Care Assistant
Lawrence
03.2020 - Current
- Assisting family member who is elderly and chronically ill
- Helping carry out personal tasks, such as bringing him his daily meds, groceries, and other needs
Summer Camp Counselor
Lawrence
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and development levels
- Led groups of children safely through variety camp activities
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers
- Role model and mentor to campers
- Provided guidance and promoted healthy habits
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
Customer Service
Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeting customers, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner
- Had to assist customers with product selection, locating items, and answering questions
- Process payments accurately and efficiently
Covid Temperature Screener
BioKinetix
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Assist with covid-19 related duties, such as screenings and clinics to ensure the environmental settings for workers are optimal and safe
- Ensure that all stations and equipment are properly sanitized periodically and between shifts
Education
High School -
Goliath Academy
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2026
Business -
Northern Essex Community College
05.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Support
- Active Participation
- Teamwork Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Behavior Management
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Classroom Management
- Student Supervision
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Behavior improvements
Awards
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Staff Meetings
Hobbies and Interests
Baseball, Played baseball since I was 4 years old. Played all through my youth years. Played varsity baseball three years. Played baseball for Northern Essex Community College.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional, teaching assistant
Lawrence
10.2023 - Current
Customer Service
Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2021 - 08.2022
Covid Temperature Screener
BioKinetix
02.2021 - 06.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Lawrence
06.2020 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Lawrence
03.2020 - Current
High School -
Goliath Academy
Business -
Northern Essex Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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