Karina Solis
Edinburg
Summary
I am a dedicated team player, always willing to help everyone I encounter achieve their maximum potential. I am a fast learner with experience in a variety of different areas, and I am always willing to learn new skills. I have a passion for cooking and baking.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Donna I.S.D.
Donna
08.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans and instructional strategies.
Provider
Casa Mia Home Health Care
03.2021 - Current
- Provides compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Performs household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Transports clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Youth Care Worker (ages 0-17)
Sunny Glen Children's Home
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
Special Education Teacher (grades 9-12)
Edinburg CISD
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Teacher Assistant (grades 9-12)
Edinburg CISD
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Data Input/ Documentation of tutorial hours.
Teacher (ages 13-17)
Trinity Charter Schools
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Taught unaccompanied minors in accordance with ORR rules and regulations.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained a safe and educational learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and youth care staff to help students reach learning objectives.
- Completed daily reports and attendance logs.
Juvenile Correctional Officer (ages 13-17)
Evins Regional Juvenile Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Oversaw 16 juveniles in correctional residential facility setting.
- Escorted juveniles to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Supervised youth's daily activities, including school, meals and recreation time.
- Observed and supervised youth throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
Susbstitute Teacher (grades 9-12)
Edinburg C.I.S.D.
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Maintained a safe and orderly classroom.
- Encouraged learning through diverse strategies.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Instructed, tutored, and mentored individual students.
Manager
GNC
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Immediately addressed issues with customers so that they could be successfully resolved.
- Met with each associate to establish realistic sales goals for the month.
- Strengthened existing customer relationships through extensive communication and tried and true marketing strategies.
- Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
- Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
- Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
- Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Loan Processor
El Valle Loans
07.2012 - 05.2017
- opening/closing procedures
- customer relations/service
- analyzing credit reports
- taking payments/deposits to bank
- keeping area tidy
Special Education Teacher ( 3rd Grade)
La Feria I.S.D.
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Conducted ARD meetings and planned accordingly with assigned teachers
- Differentiated and adapted curriculum materials for students enrolled in inclusion
- Adapted elementary curriculum to teach Basic Skills English, Basic Skills Mathematics, Science and Social Studies to students with intellectual disabilities
- Worked with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning
Special Education Teacher (grades 9-12)
Donna I.S.D.
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Worked with students 10th-12th with mild to severe disabilites
- Taught students everyday tasks to improve self-sufficiency
- Adapted high school curriculum to teach English
- Worked with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning
- Held ARD meetings
Legal Assitant
Law Office of San Juanita Sanchez
08.2004 - 04.2005
- Fulfilled various clerical responsibilities such as typing, filing answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Delivered important documents to and from the courthouse.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology- Graduated May 8, 2004
University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, Tx05.2004
Graduated May 29, 1999
Donna High School
Donna, Tx05.1999
Skills
- Personable
- People- oriented
- Strong collaborator
- Exceptional time management skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Skilled problem solver
- Goal-oriented
- Natural leader
- Attention to detail
- Excellent multitasker
- Cooking and baking
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Donna I.S.D.
08.2024 - Current
Youth Care Worker (ages 0-17)
Sunny Glen Children's Home
01.2024 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher (grades 9-12)
Edinburg CISD
10.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant (grades 9-12)
Edinburg CISD
03.2022 - 10.2022
Provider
Casa Mia Home Health Care
03.2021 - Current
Teacher (ages 13-17)
Trinity Charter Schools
08.2019 - 11.2020
Juvenile Correctional Officer (ages 13-17)
Evins Regional Juvenile Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
Susbstitute Teacher (grades 9-12)
Edinburg C.I.S.D.
01.2018 - 06.2018
Manager
GNC
08.2017 - 12.2017
Loan Processor
El Valle Loans
07.2012 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher ( 3rd Grade)
La Feria I.S.D.
01.2012 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher (grades 9-12)
Donna I.S.D.
08.2005 - 08.2011
Legal Assitant
Law Office of San Juanita Sanchez
08.2004 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology- Graduated May 8, 2004
University of Texas-Pan American
Graduated May 29, 1999
Donna High School
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