Lolita Rodriguez
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Driven professional with a strong background in special education and retail, notably with Mt Diablo Unified School District. Excelled in crisis management, ensuring student safety and emotional stability, while fostering academic success through personalized instructional strategies. Skilled in life skills teaching and demonstrating exceptional patience and empathy, significantly enhancing student learning experiences and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Mt Diablo Unified School District
11.2010 - 07.2020
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
Far Eastern University
Philippines06.1979
Skills
- Life Skills Teaching
- Patience and Empathy
- Inclusion Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Emotional Regulation
- Teacher Assistance
- Visual supports
- Teacher Support
- Social Skills Training
- Activity Planning
- Data Collection
- Sensory Integration
- Educational assistance
- Behavior improvements
- Progress Monitoring
- Nonverbal Communication
- Special needs
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Mt Diablo Unified School District
11.2010 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting
Far Eastern University
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