Lizette Amador
Lawton,OK
Summary
Motivated Paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision and report creation expertise paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with 2 years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
DODEA
Okinawa , Japan
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Bus Assistant
JISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted bus driver with pre-trip inspections, ensuring that all safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness of the bus interior, including sweeping, mopping, and restocking supplies.
- Provided assistance to passengers in boarding and disembarking from the bus safely.
- Ensured passenger compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules while on the bus.
- Operated a wheelchair lift when necessary to assist disabled individuals onto the bus.
- Filled out incident reports accurately following events such as fights or disturbances.
- Accompanied driver and children on bus route to keep students safe and protected.
- Communicated with bus drivers, teachers and guardians regarding problems or incidents impacting student riders.
- Helped drivers monitor and manage student actions to maintain bus safety.
- Supervised safe and orderly entry and exit of bus riders and physically assisted those with special needs.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of riders in need of extra support.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
- Loaded, secured and unloaded wheelchairs, secured seatbelts and demonstrated knowledge of students' special needs.
- Worked alongside students, parents and school personnel to provide all riders with safe and enjoyable experiences.
- Protected students from physical and verbal bullying.
- Explained bus rules to inform and educate passengers on policies and protocols.
- Exhibited expertise of safety and emergency laws and procedures and helped students evacuate quickly and safely upon emergencies.
- Prevented loss of students' belongings on or adjacent to bus via visual monitoring and verbal reminders.
- Complied with state, local and federal laws regarding student confidentiality.
- Assisted passengers with limited mobility in navigating stairs, ramps and aisles.
Child Care Worker
Eisenhauer Baptist Daycare
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to encourage children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Provided a safe environment for children by ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
- Assisted in preparing nutritious meals according to established guidelines.
- Observed children's behavior and documented any concerns or issues with parents or guardians.
- Created a stimulating learning environment through the use of interactive activities such as arts and crafts projects.
- Enforced rules and discipline techniques appropriate to the age level of each individual child.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress and behavior of students.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children through games, music, stories, outdoor playtime.
- Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing after using the restroom or before meals.
- Read books aloud to groups of children encouraging them to ask questions about the story being read.
- Helped young ones learn basic skills like tying their shoes or writing their name.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergencies or difficult situations involving the care of children.
- Greeted parents upon arrival at daycare center providing updates on their child's day.
- Monitored playground activity during recess times making sure that no one was hurt while playing.
- Kept up-to-date on current childcare practices by attending workshops and seminars related to early childhood education.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Teacher Education
Northeast Lakeview College
Universal City, TXSkills
- IEP compliance
- Educational assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- Teacher Support
- Documentation
- Special Education Support
- Classroom support
- Behavior Modification
- Skill building support
- Parent Communication
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Child Development
Accomplishments
- Perfect Attendance award from JISD ISD
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certification of completion: Behavior webinars 40 hour training RBT training
- Certification of of Appreciation from JISD
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
DODEA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bus Assistant
JISD
08.2019 - 06.2020
Child Care Worker
Eisenhauer Baptist Daycare
07.2018 - 08.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology Teacher Education
Northeast Lakeview College