Lisa Velez
Frederick,MD
Summary
Goal-oriented with caring with students/customers of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Elementary Teacher's Assistant
Maryland School For The Deaf
Frederick, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Family Education Teacher Assistant
Maryland School For The Deaf
Frederick, United States
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social behavioral growth of a Deaf students and with Special Needs of the ages infant-5 years old.
Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners
Maryland School For The Deaf
Frederick, United States
09.2012 - 03.2018
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Early Childhood Personal Assistant
Concepts Of Independent Choices, Inc.,
Mamaroneck, NY
02.2012 - 03.2012
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Ordered and restocked home supplies.
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events, and field trips.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Help develop and stimulate toddlers’ adaptive skills areas: Communication, self-care, social skills and functional academics.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
ASL Tutor
Private Client
Mamaroneck, NY
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with other members of ASL team for consistency in curriculum and in specific signs across instruction.
- Instructed ASL at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels depending on needs of group of learners or individual learners.
- Engaged adult learners in learning American Sign Language via classroom-style instruction, small group learning and one-on-one mentoring.
- Designed instruction based on certified curriculum and on learners' sign language proficiency interview scores to facilitate advance to higher levels.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Deaf Studies Laboratory (DSL)
Rochester, NY
09.2005 - 05.2010
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Assisted faculty members with research assignments on ASL-SRT projects.
- Collaborated with others in team-based environment to identify key findings from ASL-SRT data analysis.
- Monitored and provide feedback to ASL learners
- Analyzed visual language samples.
- Collaborated with other visual language research university centers.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Utilized advanced analytical software to analyze data sets.
Note Taker
NTID
Rochester, NY
09.2005 - 05.2009
- Completed and submitted paperwork on behalf of students.
- Optimized schedules to deliver support to up to 5 students each week.
- Delivered notes quickly to help students stay on top of class demands.
- Worked directly with individual students to follow class schedule and prepare detailed lecture notes.
- Verified details to deliver clear, comprehensive and accurate notes.
Community Student Advocate
Student Life Team
Rochester, NY
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
- Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
- Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
- Distributed supportive services information to help individuals enhance ways of living and achieve self-sufficiency.
- Greeted and welcomed new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
Community Orientation Assistant
Explore Your Future
Rochester, NY
07.2005 - 08.2005
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
- Taught students safety practices and procedures for resolving conflicts with students and staff.
- Provided directions and general information to visitors regarding popular events and places of interest.
- Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
- Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 08.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development/ Deaf Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 09.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 09.2014 - Current
Skills
Teambuilding
Clerical Support
Active Listening
Self-Motivated
Teamwork and Collaboration
Cultural Awareness
Google Workspace
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-Making
G-Suite
Critical Thinking
Flexible and Adaptable
First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Elementary Teacher's Assistant
Maryland School For The Deaf
08.2018 - Current
Family Education Teacher Assistant
Maryland School For The Deaf
03.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University At Buffalo
09.2014 - Current
Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners
Maryland School For The Deaf
09.2012 - 03.2018
Early Childhood Personal Assistant
Concepts Of Independent Choices, Inc.,
02.2012 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development/ Deaf Studies
Rochester Institute of Technology
09.2008 - 05.2010
Community Student Advocate
Student Life Team
09.2006 - 05.2007
ASL Tutor
Private Client
06.2006 - 05.2010
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Deaf Studies Laboratory (DSL)
09.2005 - 05.2010
Note Taker
NTID
09.2005 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
08.2005 - 08.2008
Community Orientation Assistant
Explore Your Future
07.2005 - 08.2005