Lissett O. Guajardo
23877 Cadenza Dr., Murrieta,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator seeking a challenging and rewarding position within a reputed public school as an Education Specialist. Currently enrolled in the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) Intern Credential Program and eligible to work on a District Intern Credential. Committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments, with a strong background in supporting students with diverse learning needs and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs). Eager to contribute to the district’s mission of educational excellence and support the positive development of children in addition to helping the school achieve growth and academic success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Designated Instructional Services (D.I.S.) Aide
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
01.2020 - Current
- Assist teachers by providing academic, therapeutic, medical, and social instruction and assistance to individuals or small groups of students with mild to moderate disabilities.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment utilizing individualized instruction, behavior management, and adaptive learning strategies.
- Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance.
- Assist students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, eating, social, community, vocational, and leisure/recreational skills.
- Observe and monitored children's activities.
- Offer caring, companionship, and emotional support.
Paraeducator/Instructional Aide
Temple City Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with students between the ages of 5 and 8 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and orthopedic impairment.
- Responsible in following through with the classroom management plan created by the teacher as well helping students with personal care such as toileting, diapering, and feeding.
- Assisted with whole group activities, leading small groups, supervising during non-instructional times, working one-on-one with students who received push-in services in general education classes.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in instructional programs and related findings to the teacher.
- Assisted the teacher in constructing classroom material along with any needed clerical duties.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
New Accounts/Work Director (Supervisor)
Union Bank
03.2001 - 06.2017
- My 20+ years of banking experience gave me the opportunity to obtain and apply a variety of professional and life skills.
- Handled various banking positions from 1992 to 1996 & resumed in 2001 to 2017 as an employee of Union Bank.
- With all the banking knowledge, communication skills and eagerness to continue improving, became a Work Director/Supervisor of Bank Operations Support.
- Took on leadership responsibilities, training and delegating various processes to teams ranging from 6-10 members.
- Led and was responsible for team that maintained and monitored multi-million dollar corporate and commercial accounts while ensuring that strict deadlines were maintained as required in many of the processes in order to avoid loss and fines to the bank.
- Attended weekly management meetings as well as conducted meetings with my team.
- Created weekly processing schedules for the team to follow to ensure coverage at all times as well as cross training the team to enhance their knowledge as well.
- Created & published procedures for various processes and worked with Audit on those that required updates.
- Successfully trained, through WebEx, employees in Arizona and India who would be taking on my team’s processes.
Toddler and Pre-School Teacher
Minnie Subee Grand & The Learning Tree
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for the care of 3 and 5 year olds as well as toddlers, ensuring that a safe and nurturing environment was provided
- Delegated duties to assistants
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans as well as organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development
- Involved students in activities which consisted of games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips through which a variety of materials and resources were provided for them to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Provided daily progress notes as well as met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's overall progress and needs in order to determine their children’s educational priorities and well-being.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Education
RCOE Intern Credential Program
Riverside County Of Education11.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CAHigh School Diploma/NHS -
Ramona Convent Secondary School
Alhambra, CASkills
- Language skills: Speak, read & write Spanish fluently
- Eloquent communication both verbal & written
- Creativity/Artistic: drawing, painting, crafts
- Patient
- Reliability and punctuality
- Computer skills (10-key by touch, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Knowledgeable in the use of all office equipment (computer/laptops/tablets, printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, laminating machines, die-cut machines, etc)
- Google (Drive, Docs, Forms, etc)
- Screencast
Accomplishments
- Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) Certificate of Appreciation - 03/2023
- Annual completion of all Keenan workplace safety training modules.
- Attended School Workshops & Trainings: Kagan (Cooperative Learning, Providing Academic Supports in All Settings for Paraeducators, & Positive Behavior Supports or Paraeducators), & Monthly Paraprofessional District Training.
- Nominated for ISA Appreciation Awards - 03/2017
- Successfully completed the series of the OCSG Management Development Courses, OCSG Coaching 101 & OCSG Effective Coaching Workshop & Building Communication Effectiveness
- Employee of the Quarter- 2nd Quarter 2010
Timeline
Designated Instructional Services (D.I.S.) Aide
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
01.2020 - Current
Paraeducator/Instructional Aide
Temple City Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
New Accounts/Work Director (Supervisor)
Union Bank
03.2001 - 06.2017
Toddler and Pre-School Teacher
Minnie Subee Grand & The Learning Tree
01.1997 - 01.2000
RCOE Intern Credential Program
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma/NHS -
Ramona Convent Secondary School
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