Lorena Moreno
Compton
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraeducator at ABC Unified School District, skilled in implementing individualized education plans and fostering social skills development. Proven ability to enhance classroom management through positive reinforcement and effective communication, ensuring a supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs.
Skilled educator with proven experience in special education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in individualized instruction, behavior management, and communication. Reliable, empathetic, and resourceful in providing support to students and colleagues.
Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 3 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
ABC Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by reinforcing positive behavior and academic engagement among students.
- Collaborated with specialists to adapt instructional materials for various learning styles and abilities.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators regarding improvement areas and successes.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social skills and promote collaborative learning experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavioral incidents for review by educators.
- Engaged with families to discuss student progress, fostering strong partnerships between home and school environments.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills in special education methodologies and strategies.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Server
Dennys Restaurant
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environment.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and menu knowledge.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
- Assisted servers in delivering food and beverages efficiently to enhance guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to uphold high standards of service.
- Supported training of new team members on service protocols and restaurant policies.
Assistant Manager
Dennys Restaurant
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to service standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service techniques and menu knowledge.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced team productivity and guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours and special events.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01-2028
High School Diploma -
Mayfair High School
Bellflower, CA06-2008
Skills
- Classroom support
- Menu item recommendation
- Server training
- Positive and professional
- Check payment processing
- Dining customer service
- Food safety oversight
- Take-out service
- Hostess support
- Team player
- Reliable and responsible
- Warm and friendly
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- High energy and stamina
- Cool under pressure
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Social skills development
- Mathematics support
- Sensory integration
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Special education
- Autism spectrum
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom organization
- Student supervision
- Activity management
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Decision-making
- Classroom management strategies
- Peer mentoring
- Sensory processing support
- Classwork oversight
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Strong work ethic
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Professional appearance
- Hospitality service expertise
- Memory retention
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Menu memorization
- Food running
- Service prioritization
- High volume dining
- Team collaboration
- Sales expertise
- Sales techniques
- Order accuracy
- Food safety practices
- Table bussing
- Suggestive selling
- Guest relations management
- Relationship management
- Point of sale operation
- Dining area maintenance
- Allergy awareness
- Beverage preparation
- Order management
- Tableside etiquette
- Food sales and promotion
- Guest seating
- Table setting
- Food station setup
- Food and beverage pairings
- Food inspection
- Front-of-house display creation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food safety
- Shift management
- Upselling techniques
- Price memorization
- POS operation
- Dietary restrictions knowledge
Certification
- CPI Certified , ABC School District - October 2023 to Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
ABC Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Server
Dennys Restaurant
05.2020 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Dennys Restaurant
05.2020 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Mayfair High School