Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Hi, I’m
Karina Diaz
Professional Candidate
Boulder,CO
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
El Paso Independent School DistrictEl Paso, TX
Special Education Teacher
08.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Our Lady Of The Lake UniversitySan Antonio , Texas
Resident Assistant
08.2017 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance reports.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize intensity of emotional, mental and behavioral reactions to crisis.
Fast Eddie’s San Antonio, TX
Cocktail Server
08.2016 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Maintained clean and organized bar area.
- Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs.
- Anticipated guest needs and provided proactive service.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Saltgrass SteakhouseSan Antonio, TX
Lead Bartender & Front of House Lead
08.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
Education
Our Lady of The Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Bachelor Of Arts from Psychology
08.2016 - 12.2019
University Overview
Naropa UniversityBoulder, CO
Master Of Arts from Contemplative Psychotherapy And Buddhist Psych
08.2023 - Current
University Overview
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
undefinedTimeline
Naropa University
Master Of Arts from Contemplative Psychotherapy And Buddhist Psych
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
Resident Assistant
Our Lady Of The Lake University
08.2017 - 12.2020
Cocktail Server
Fast Eddie’s
08.2016 - 12.2020
Lead Bartender & Front of House Lead
Saltgrass Steakhouse
08.2016 - 10.2019
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor Of Arts from Psychology
08.2016 - 12.2019
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