Kimberly Argueta
Huntington ,NY
Summary
Bilingual Aide with fluency in English and Spanish. Passionate about working with children between different ages. Strengths include assisting with general housekeeping duties, creating fun and educational activities for children and supporting child development through positive interactions. Adept at communicating with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
Highly adoptable and passionate Teacher’s Aide with 7+ years of experience in elementary education with the ability to work with children of all ages, grades and skill levels. Extremely patient, has developed the skills to multitask, work under pressure and create fun and education activities that has resulted in full class participation and supported in positive child development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Horizon Staffing Solutions
Brentwood, NY
10.2022 - Current
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Teacher’s Aide
Family Service League UPK
Bayshore, NY
11.2015 - 09.2022
- Assisted teachers in daily supervision, care and safety of groups of up to 18 children.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and other staff to prepare and implement the lessons and activities that would help students reach their daily and weekly learning objectives.
- Helped lead and assist small group activities planned by the teacher tailored to fit the student’s academic comprehension.
- Kept students on task with practice behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to support school culture and behavior expectation.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Assisted in the daily maintenance of the classroom environment by setting up equipment, helping cleanups and organization of materials handed out.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Customer Service/ Cashier
Stop&Shop/Waldbaums
Huntington Station, NY
10.2009 - 03.2017
- Learned Front End management and bookkeeping position and provided backup at key times.
- Exhibiting high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
Cashier/ Sales Associate
Forever 21
Huntington , NY
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
Huntington, NY01.2015
NOCTI-ECC - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Tech
Huntington NY 1174306.2011
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Aptitude to learn new techniques and acquire skills very quickly with a positive can-do attitude
- Ability to complete assignments and deadlines in a timely fashion
- Able to be flexible and thrive in any position I’m given
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Horizon Staffing Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Teacher’s Aide
Family Service League UPK
11.2015 - 09.2022
Cashier/ Sales Associate
Forever 21
08.2014 - 06.2015
Customer Service/ Cashier
Stop&Shop/Waldbaums
10.2009 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Huntington High School
NOCTI-ECC - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Tech