María Romero
Cicero,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher assistant with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Representative
El Valor - Children's Services
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while remaining empathetic to their concerns.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills when faced with challenging situations or complex inquiries from customers.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve overall job performance.
- Demonstrated exceptional service skills by going above and beyond to satisfy customers on phone and in person.
Parent lead
Warren Park Elementary - School District 99
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Facilitated communication between parents and their children to help build strong relationships.
- Developed resources to help parents support their children's academic success.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities for parents within the school environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Senior Care
Help at home
08.2023
- Provided daily care and companionship to elderly patients.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient needs and preferences.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving the health of a client.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to senior care best practices.
- Built relationships with hospice, nursing home and medical facilities.
Lead instruct (After school)
Family Focus
10.2020
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
High School Equivalency Certification (GED) -
Truman College
Paraprofessional -
Truman College
Emotional Intelligence and Psychology -
Basic First Aid -
11.2025
Opening Doors 'Building a Better Future' -
Academia de Padres Leadership Institute -
Junior Achievement -
Busting -
Mandated Reporter -
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Public Speaker
- Day care
- Effective communication abilities
- Mentor
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Team building
Skillsummary
- Scheduling
- Day Care
- Organizing Workshops
- Public Speaking
- Liberal Arts Management
Volunteer Experience
- Catholic Charities, Clothing Room, 01/01/11, 12/31/24
- Church, Catechist, 01/01/12, 12/31/16, Help 40 children in their religious education
- Church, Sunday Mass, 01/01/19, Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Care
Help at home
08.2023
Lead instruct (After school)
Family Focus
10.2020
Community Engagement Representative
El Valor - Children's Services
08.2017 - 06.2022
Parent lead
Warren Park Elementary - School District 99
10.2016 - 05.2020
High School Equivalency Certification (GED) -
Truman College
Paraprofessional -
Truman College
Emotional Intelligence and Psychology -
Basic First Aid -
Opening Doors 'Building a Better Future' -
Academia de Padres Leadership Institute -
Junior Achievement -
Busting -
Mandated Reporter -
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