Lizette Longoria
Mercedes Independent School District
La Feria
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Dedicated instructional paraprofessional skilled in classroom management, teacher collaboration, and fostering positive learning environments for diverse learners.
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
3 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with teachers to create a positive, engaging learning environment for young children.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance classroom activities and student engagement.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support diverse learners within the classroom setting.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional strategies and support student success.
- Aided in preparing materials for daily lessons, allowing lead teacher more time to focus on instructional planning.
- Improved student learning outcomes by implementing engaging and age-appropriate activities for Pre-K children.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by promoting collaboration and teamwork among students.
- Enhanced classroom management by creating a positive and nurturing environment for young learners.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional materials and displays.
- Monitored and assisted students during lunch duty.
- Participated in school committees actively.
- Aided in school activities after school and off campus.
Retail Sales Lead
10 Years 4 Months- Led team to exceed sales targets through effective training and development of staff.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive foot traffic.
- Fostered a positive shopping environment by addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Increased sales by implementing effective merchandising techniques and maintaining visually appealing displays.
- Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
- Contributed to positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback when appropriate.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
- Dean's List -Spring/Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
- Extracurricular Activities: Social Media Coordinator, Panorama Magazine, Spring 2013
- Public Relations Student Society of America Member, 2012
Skills
Classroom management
Classroom support
Teacher collaboration
Collaborative teamwork
Staff assistance
Classroom organization
Student supervision
Small group and individual assistance
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate Educational Aide II
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
Mercedes Independent School District
12.2021 - 10.2025Read More
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The University of Texas Pan American
Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
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