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Karaissa Esparza

Lamesa,TX

Summary

Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. 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. Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional Aide

Lamesa ISD
12.2014 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.

Fountain Operator

Sonic Drive-in
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.

Paraprofessional Aide

Head Start Preschool
11.2011 - 05.2013
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.

Education

No Degree - Psychobiology

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM

Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Lamesa High School
Lamesa, TX
05.2001

Skills

  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Behavior Management
  • Smart Board
  • Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
  • Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • Special Education
  • Tutor Students
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Technical and Computer Proficiency
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Educational Settings
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Positive Learning Environment

Timeline

Paraprofessional Aide

Lamesa ISD
12.2014 - Current

Fountain Operator

Sonic Drive-in
09.2013 - 12.2014

Paraprofessional Aide

Head Start Preschool
11.2011 - 05.2013

No Degree - Psychobiology

Eastern New Mexico University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Lamesa High School
Karaissa Esparza