Kristine Fajardo
Dacula,GA
Summary
Dedicated and well-organized educator seeking full-time employment in a paraprofessional position. Proven track record of commended experience teaching in an elementary and day care setting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessionals/Parapro Sp Ed - Pre-K
Lovin Elementary
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted students with diverse abilities, providing extra support and one-on-one attention when needed.
- Supported lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to the needs of individual students.
- Enhanced classroom management by creating a positive and nurturing environment for young learners.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maximizing instructional time.
- Developed strong relationships with families through regular communication on their child''s growth and progress in the program.
- Helped establish routines that promoted safety, self-regulation, independence in young learners.
- Provided ongoing feedback to lead teacher about student progress, working together to create targeted intervention strategies for struggling learners.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused classroom environment.
- Aided in preparing materials for daily lessons, allowing lead teacher more time focusing on instructional planning.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Bus Monitor
Gwinnett public Schools transportation
07.2015 - 05.2021
- Manage and safely transport students to and from school on a daily basis
- Provide safe transportation for different educational activities
- Manage student behavior and intervention while in loco parentis, and represent the school system in a professional manner
- Maintain student and equipment securement
- Ensure that each student is safely and appropriately seated within the seat compartment
- Ensure that all equipment including book bags, models, and musical instruments are secured within the seating compartment
- Responsible for continual safe driving when transporting students
- Operate commercial motor vehicle in compliance with federal, state, and local laws to protect the student passengers, the general public, and the school system from harm
- Participate in 70 to 90 hours of initial training as well as 20 to 40 hours of professional development each year to maintain safe driving skills
- Ensure a passing status for annual qualification physical, demonstrate current proficiency by passing annual driving skills exam, and submit to random, unannounced drug and alcohol tests
- Act as a school system ambassador
- Act in a professional and courteous manner
- Treat all individuals with respect and patience.
Child Care Supervisor
My Little Play House Day Care
09.2008 - 07.2015
- Assisted in the management, administration, organization and supervision of day care center
- Responsible for teaching recreational and educational activities to children of age group six months to seven years in a day care setting
- Planned, executed and prepared all the learning materials to develop cognitive, social and physical skills
- Responsible for preparing lessons and activities in Mathematics, Arts and Social studies
- Observed and document each child's development
- Taught, educated and monitored children as needed
- Supervised, trained, and hired all staff.
Parent Coordinator
MS/PS 306
08.2006 - 09.2008
- Assisted in planning meetings with parents for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of relationships between the parent, school and student
- Coordinated educational opportunities using district level, or other professionally developed modules (e.g
- Parenting skills workshops, for the purpose of promoting student achievement, student attendance and home-school partnerships
- Developed programs and /or activities for parenting to be involved in with their children for the purpose of promoting successful participation in all phases of school life
- Interpreted Spanish/English at gathering regarding school activities for the purpose of better communication between staff, student and school
- Participated in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions
- Prepared written materials (e.g
- Invitations, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
- Processed documents and material for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
- Recruited parent volunteers for the purpose of assisting the school in its activities
- Responded to inquiries (e.g
- Community programs, assistance, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
Childcare Supervisor assistant
My Little Play House Day Care Center
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Managed a group of twenty five children and cater to their needs and provided personal attention to each
- Supervised the lunchtime of the children
- Ensured the children ate their food on time and fulfilled necessary intake of nutritious food
- Monitored their playtime and made certain the children played safely
- Prepared teaching aides and provided children with materials like stationary, books, and sports accessories during their sports and art periods
- Conducted meetings with parents to evaluate the child's behavior at home and at the center.
Field Trip Supervisor
Police Athletic League
06.2001 - 08.2003
- Supervised children during various activities, trips, and ensured they did not fight, misbehaved or harmed themselves
- Managed and maintained the play areas, equipment, supplies, etc
- Made certain none of the equipment or activities posed a danger to the health or safety of the children
- Made observations and prepared reports about the progress and development in child behavior, skills and knowledge
- Communicated with children to understand their problem and resolve them.
Education
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and Development -
Maria de Hostos Community College
Skills
- Approach all work activities with deliberate focus to ensure that each task is completed correctly, efficiently, and effectively
- Team worker who is able to adapt in highly dynamic and changing situations
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Classroom Management
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Patience and Empathy
- Classroom Organization
- Observation and Assessment
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Certification
- Child abuse and Maltreatment training
- Early Literacy Development Training
- Early Cognitive Skill assessment and Early Childhood Development and Learning Assessment.
- Understanding identifying and preventing Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
- Understanding and preventing SBS- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Business Record Maintenance and Management
- Nutrition and Health Needs of Infants and Children
- Supporting children development: The basic of Health
- Supporting children development
- Planning for emergencies
- Child Development : Preschool
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessionals/Parapro Sp Ed - Pre-K
Lovin Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Bus Monitor
Gwinnett public Schools transportation
07.2015 - 05.2021
Child Care Supervisor
My Little Play House Day Care
09.2008 - 07.2015
Parent Coordinator
MS/PS 306
08.2006 - 09.2008
Childcare Supervisor assistant
My Little Play House Day Care Center
09.2003 - 08.2006
Field Trip Supervisor
Police Athletic League
06.2001 - 08.2003
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and Development -
Maria de Hostos Community College
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