JULIE NANI
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished LAUSD Paraprofessional seeking a position as a Supervising Special Education Assistant. Offering more than 8 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques. 25+ years of prior experience in various clerical positions for Verizon. Knowledgeable in school safety, lesson plans, classroom activities, learning processes, and assisting students to succeed utilizing accomodations in their IEP. Skilled at addressing all facets of business office needs, including managing files, organizing records, inventory allocation and employee training and supervision. Proficient in maintaining stringent controls and timelines. Offering diplomatic and professional communication, and multitasking expertise. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experienced working in MiSiS, Schoology, Welligent, Power Point, Outlook.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
07.2013 - Current
- Certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid
- De-escalated situations with special education students as needed
- Increased proficiency by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Worked with students in school, chaperoned field trips, created and graded both assignments and tests as requested by Certified Teachers
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
Engineer, Fac. Surveyor, Payment Processing
GTE California/Verizon
Los Angeles, CA
08.1980 - 11.2008
- Infrastructure Provisioning Engineer for Verizon San Fernando Valley, West Los Angeles, and South Bay
- Received and interpreted maps, schematics, and work orders, identifying discrepancies and ordering needed equipment/supplies
- Held monthly meetings to confirm and track the progression of between 75 and 200 work orders with construction foreman, inspectors, and engineers in three offices totaling $1.3M to $2M
- Hired, trained, and supervised employees
- Worked overnight moving 2,000 + working lines to new facilities via computer with splicers in the field
- Investigated, corrected, identified, and reconciled payment discrepancies, calling A/P departments and/or residential customers as needed
- Received White House Commendation Letter
Education
California High School Proficiency Exam -
Phoenix Continuation Night School
Los Angeles, CA07.1980
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Teaching and instructional support
- IEP Compliance
- Student Supervision
- Classroom management
- Scheduling
- Employee training and development
- Multi-line Telephone Systems
- Verbal and written communications
- Complex transaction processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Filing and data archiving
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD
07.2013 - Current
Engineer, Fac. Surveyor, Payment Processing
GTE California/Verizon
08.1980 - 11.2008
California High School Proficiency Exam -
Phoenix Continuation Night School
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