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Kayla Fuentes

Queens

Summary

Compassionate teachers assistant successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in a pre-academic setting. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teachers Assistant

Emilias Kids
05.2024 - 01.2025

Practice naturalistic teaching to help pair with toddlers receiving ABA therapy/other services at the early intervention center.

  • Organized educational resources to simplify access for teachers and students.
  • Prepared and maintained a tidy classroom environment to promote focus and productivity.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in the Sensory gym/Playground.
  • Assisted in classroom management for creating a positive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with students to foster trust and help children stay engaged and cooperative.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and performance.
  • Promoted positive behavior changes by consistently reinforcing appropriate actions using praise and rewards.
  • Facilitated communication between students, parents, and school staff to ensure consistency in ABA approaches across settings.

Barista

Sweet Scene Astoria
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Preparing to open the cafe
  • Taking orders and ringing up payment
  • Preparing and serving light food and snacks
  • Cleaning work areas, coffee machines, and equipment
  • Creating stock displays
  • Keeping track of inventory and placing new orders


Behavioral Technician

Kids First ABA
04.2023 - 08.2023


  • Implementing applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques and interventions to teach new skills and decrease challenging behaviors
  • Collecting and analyzing data to track progress and make data-driven decisions
  • Collaborating with caregivers and other professionals to ensure consistency and generalization of skills across environments

Urbansitter- Nanny/ Mothers Helper

03.2022 - Current
  • Engaging in creative and educational activities with the children, such as arts and crafts, reading, and puzzles
  • Performing light housekeeping duties
  • Establishing and maintaining a consistent daily routine
  • Administering medication and preparing meals according to nutritional guidelines
  • Communicating effectively with parents to keep them informed about developments and concerns

Education

Undergraduate Degree - Communication Sciences & Disorders

Queens College
01-2028

High School Diploma -

Queens Technical High School
06.2021

Skills

  • Languages: English & Spanish
  • Certificates: CDC Watch me! , Mandated reporter training, Abusive head trauma training, Foundation in health and safety training, Family engagement training
  • Developing creative solutions
  • Flexibility
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Timeliness
  • Valuing the Organization

Awards

  • Senior Leadership Award
  • Service Award

Clubs

Leadership Club, 10/01/18, 06/01/21, Organizing School events like Blood Drive, Breast Cancer Walk, and Unity Day, Forming interpersonal relationships with students to help them get involved in both in-school and out of school events, Helping Students gain active citizenship skills

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teachers Assistant

Emilias Kids
05.2024 - 01.2025

Barista

Sweet Scene Astoria
08.2023 - 05.2024

Behavioral Technician

Kids First ABA
04.2023 - 08.2023

Urbansitter- Nanny/ Mothers Helper

03.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Queens Technical High School

Undergraduate Degree - Communication Sciences & Disorders

Queens College
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