Experienced educational assistant with six years of experience working alongside individuals with special needs and emotional disturbance. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and developing positive, meaningful relationships with students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Orange County Department Of Education
Orange County, CA
07.2016 - Current
Work one-on-one and in small group settings with a variety of students with special needs and emotional disturbance to implement their specialized IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Continually analyze student progress in educational, emotional, social, and behavioral areas and collaborate with other classroom team members to develop and modify existing plans to help students meet their goals in these areas.
Manage routine of students and aide them in daily activities while helping them to become independent by anticipating and meeting students’ needs proactively, helping them overcome their emotional and behavioral challenges, and pushing them to set and achieve attainable goals
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and helping students to learn how to be successful in both school and community settings.
Server and Expeditor
Joe’s Crab Shack
Newport Beach, CA
06.2014 - 06.2016
Assisted hosts in maintaining an inviting entrance area while warmly greeting guests and escorting them to their seats, as well as managed the kitchen and food line to ensure food service was completed in a timely manner
Developed restaurant image by providing fast and courteous service to guests and anticipating and addressing guests’ needs to create a memorable experience for restaurant patrons
Managed communication between the kitchen and front house staff to ensure all food comes out at the same time and in a responsible manner.
Consistently exceeded sales goals by efficiently managing sections and multi-tasking in a high-paced environment, serving an average of 60-70 guests per night and bringing in an average of 25 percent tips.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Substitute Teacher & Aide at Orange County Department Of Education, OCDEDeaf and Hard of Hearing Substitute Teacher & Aide at Orange County Department Of Education, OCDE