Maria Hurtado
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated educational assistant with expertise in classroom management and special education support. Proven skills in behavior management and effective communication, fostering positive learning environments for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
West Las Vegas School District
Las Vegas
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Supported students with special needs during classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and classroom management.
- Organized educational materials and resources for classroom use.
- Implemented classroom behavior management strategies to enhance learning environments.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to reinforce student understanding of curriculum content.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging cooperation among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Provided assistance during field trips by monitoring student behavior and helping them stay focused on the activity at hand.
- Assisted in creating a safe environment for all students by enforcing school policies.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Provided individualized instruction for special needs students according to their IEPs.
- Utilized technology tools such as computers or interactive whiteboards for teaching purposes.
- Attended faculty meetings and parent conferences as needed.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Custodian
West Las Vegas School District
Las Vegas
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Maintained cleanliness in classrooms and common areas daily.
- Operated cleaning equipment efficiently for floor maintenance.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling processes effectively.
- Inspected restrooms regularly to ensure sanitation standards met.
- Assisted in setting up facilities for special events and activities.
- Trained new custodial staff on proper cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Collaborated with staff to address specific cleaning needs promptly.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Maintaining an organized storage area for custodial supplies and equipment; ordering additional items when needed.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Contributed to special custodial initiatives to improve facility cleanliness.
- Setting up chairs and tables for events taking place in the building's common areas; organizing supplies for upcoming events.
- Adhering strictly to health and safety regulations while performing duties.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Handled, labeled, and safely stored various hazardous chemicals and solutions to prevent injuries.
- Responding quickly to emergency situations such as flooding or spills in order to minimize damage to property or injury to personnel.
- Inspected exterior and interior of building for service issues and reported damages and needed repairs to supervisor.
- Ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and serviced regularly according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Performed landscaping tasks and removed litter to maintain grounds.
- Replacing light bulbs and repairing or replacing faulty electrical outlets; performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets.
- Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NM05-1993
Skills
- Special education assistance
- Instructional support
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Child supervision
- Substitute for Sped Teacher
Timeline
Educational Assistant
West Las Vegas School District
08.2025 - 06.2026
Custodian
West Las Vegas School District
11.2021 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
West Las Vegas High School