Luz Arreola Castaneda
Boone,CO
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and well-behaved. Calm and effective at mediating student conflicts. Motivated Paraprofessional with solid five years track record of managing diverse children in classroom settings. Well-versed in lesson plan assistance, recordkeeping and teacher assistance. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CO AAP Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Pueblo County
Pueblo, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Developed and implemented site policies and procedures to optimize operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and payroll information.
- Provided support and guidance to site staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Informed parents about students' conduct.
- Implemented effective strategies for staff to engage with students.
- Verified student attendance records maintained by staff.
- Guided team members in their professional development.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees.
Paraprofessional
District 70
Pueblo, CO
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided guidance to talented learners in mathematics.
- Worked with teachers to develop instructional objectives and activities that are developmentally appropriate for students.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Accompanied teachers on field trips as needed to provide additional supervision for students.
- Instructed small groups of children or individuals in the use of educational materials or equipment.
Paraprofessional Aide/Tutor
Cesar Chavez Academy
Pueblo, CO
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Provided support to students in the form of tutoring, study skills development, and guidance counseling.
- Organized student records, including attendance data, grades, test scores, and disciplinary reports.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and cafeteria settings.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students through organized activities such as field trips or team building exercises.
- Helped prepare materials for presentations and demonstrations for classroom instruction.
- Administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension levels.
- Provided extra help to students who needed additional assistance in understanding concepts taught by the teacher.
- Ensured that all instructional materials were available in a timely manner for use during lessons or activities.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences as requested by teachers or administrators.
- Conducted small group instruction when needed.
- Supported special education programs by providing one-on-one assistance to students with disabilities.
- Provided feedback on student's progress to teachers and administrators.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards in order to enhance instruction.
- Developed strategies for helping struggling learners increase their academic success rate.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Assistant Director/Program Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Pueblo County
Pueblo, CO
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Planned programs and delivered it to members by age appropriate to make sure they understand.
- Cleaned up areas where youth worked.
- Assisted other staff with programs to assure they understand and can deliver those topics to youth.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, COSkills
- Classroom Support
- Educational Assistance
- Activity Oversight
- Clerical Support
- Small Group Instruction
- [Spanish] Fluency
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavioral support
- Emotional support
Affiliations
- I am good at communicating with supervisors if I have an event or other activities planned.
Accomplishments
- I have had a few recognitions in my previous jobs and affirmations from co workers.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CO AAP Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Pueblo County
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
District 70
11.2023 - 08.2024
Paraprofessional Aide/Tutor
Cesar Chavez Academy
07.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Director/Program Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Pueblo County
03.2018 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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