Karen Chavez
Jacksonville,TX
Summary
Energetically contributed to Jacksonville ISD as a Bilingual Paraprofessional, excelling in multitasking and bilingual communication. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and cultural competence, enhancing educational plans and fostering positive relationships. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and classroom management through innovative instructional assistance and behavioral intervention strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Jacksonville ISD
Jacksonville, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Developed skills in managing multiple administrative tasks simultaneously with high organization.
- Collaborated with other staff members to create appropriate educational plans for individual students.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students by monitoring classrooms and playgrounds.
- Facilitated small group discussions among bilingual learners using appropriate instructional techniques.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
- Administered standardized tests and assessments as directed by school personnel.
- Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
- Implemented behavior management techniques such as redirection or timeouts when necessary.
- Encouraged student self-advocacy skills within the classroom setting.
- Provided translation services for Spanish-speaking clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all documents translated, including original source material and final versions.
Education
GED -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TXSkills
- Instructional assistance
- Bilingual communication
- Behavioral Intervention
- Cultural competence
- Active Listening
- Fast learner
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- multitasker
- Read and write fluent Spanish
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Jacksonville ISD
04.2019 - Current
GED -
Jacksonville High School
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