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Maria Fuentes

Forney,TX

Summary

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 8-year background working with students at a elementary . Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Excellent Verbal and written Communication Skills.CPR certified as well as Crisis Prevention Institute certified(CPI).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher Assistant /Specialized Unit

Dallas Isd
02.2016 - Current
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Clerk

Head Start Of Greater Dallas
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff.
  • Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
  • Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.

Education

No Degree -

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ

No Degree -

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX

High School Diploma -

New Beginnings Christian Academy
Dallas, TX
01.2008

Skills

  • Behavior Redirection
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Special Education
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Special Needs Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Positive Student Engagement

Timeline

Lead Teacher Assistant /Specialized Unit

Dallas Isd
02.2016 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Clerk

Head Start Of Greater Dallas
08.2013 - 07.2016

No Degree -

Penn Foster College

No Degree -

Eastfield College

High School Diploma -

New Beginnings Christian Academy

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