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Karla Lira-Castillo

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and problem-solving skills in various environments. Known to be a great team-player who is passionate for boosting team morale and maintaining a positive work ethic. Seeking the opportunity to expand my professional skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

DODEA Schools- Pacific
Kadena, Okinawa, Japan
04.2023 - 05.2024

Amelia Earhart Intermediate School

Supervisor: Principal- Dr. Cheri A Hayes. Phone #: (315) 634-1382

  • Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
  • Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
  • Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
  • Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
  • Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.

Employment Training Specialist

Goodwill Inc
Santa Ana, CA
10.2018 - 05.2022

Program Director: Priscilla Torres. Phone #: (714) 397-1957

  • Assisted a group of adult individuals with special needs in achieving success and growth in their employment/academic opportunities.
  • Daily notes and reports for each individual were regularly completed to document personal growth or areas to work on.
  • Additionally, encouraged peers to practice independence as much as possible in their daily lives.
  • Supported and encouraged academic success, providing individualized assistance with classwork and homework based on students' IEP.
  • Guided peers in achieving personal life goals including enhancing social skills, managing finances, and adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Office Assistant/Receptionist

College Community Services
Anaheim, California
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Screen all visitors and direct them to the correct employee or office
  • Primary person who answers all incoming calls and transfers them to appropriate extensions
  • Run medical eligibility for clients on a monthly basis and update health info as necessary
  • File doctor's notes, progress notes, and various paperwork on a daily basis to keep as organized as possible.

Waitress

TGI Fridays
Orange, California
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Greet customers and invite them to a fine dining type experience.
  • Promptly and efficiently suggest and explain beverages, restaurant specials to guests, and answer any menu inquiries.
  • Handle all money for tables as well as discounts, promotional coupons or change that may be needed.
  • Other duties include cleaning around the restaurants, restocking and overall helping customers with their needs.

Shift Leader/Waitress

Johnny Rockets
Buena Park, California
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Duties include greeting customers, taking food orders, promptly inputting orders, running food out.
  • Accommodate any other guest needs, meanwhile following Johnny Rockets standards.
  • Handle all money, I would also apply discounts for season passes or coupons.
  • My responsibilities as a Shift Lead were quite similar as it was a hands on position, but I also had to make sure employees were taking breaks adequately throughout the day.
  • Prepare the daily floor plan, handle the register/all monetary transactions, and help with weekly schedule making.

Customer Service Rep., Phone Representative

True Grits School Uniforms
Anaheim, California
06.2012 - 09.2015
  • Specializing in allocating uniforms for all students depending on the campuses' dress code policies, in a friendly and timely manner.
  • Measuring guests' sizes from head to toe, to pulling items from the warehouse for purchase, and placing back orders for items that were out of stock.
  • As a phone representative, I was in charge of taking down phone orders, answering questions from customers on pending orders, or give info. on uniform policies.
  • Communicate with vendors/suppliers and staff from management to troubleshoot any issues.

Secretary

New Zealand Seafood Company
Vernon, California
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • As a Temp at New Zealand Seafood Company I was in charge of basic secretary duties such as: filing paperwork, chronologically and alphabetically, faxing, and billing orders.
  • Answering phone calls and transferring calls to different departments, and typewriting airline orders.
  • Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western High School
06.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Skills

  • Time Management Skills
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Creative Problem-solving
  • Team-building Activities
  • Computer Skills
  • Special Needs (Adults/children)
  • IEP compliance
  • Data Collection
  • Classwork oversight

Hobbies

  • Weight Training/ Running
  • Traveling
  • Cooking
  • Reading

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

DODEA Schools- Pacific
04.2023 - 05.2024

Employment Training Specialist

Goodwill Inc
10.2018 - 05.2022

Office Assistant/Receptionist

College Community Services
08.2017 - 10.2018

Waitress

TGI Fridays
06.2016 - 07.2017

Shift Leader/Waitress

Johnny Rockets
08.2013 - 06.2016

Secretary

New Zealand Seafood Company
01.2013 - 06.2013

Customer Service Rep., Phone Representative

True Grits School Uniforms
06.2012 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Western High School

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Cypress College
Karla Lira-Castillo