Maria Jaramillo
Elgin,IL
Summary
Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills, looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
U-46 School District
09.2023 - Current
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Forklift Operator
UNILOK
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe forklift operation, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure work environment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Clerk- Forklift Driver
Creative-werks.
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Strengthened relationships with vendors by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Handled fragile items carefully while operating a stand-up fork-lifter, resulting in zero product damages during transit within the warehouse.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting daily inspections of stand-up forklifts and reporting any issues promptly.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts for material handling and inventory management tasks.
Team Leader
Arthur Schuman Midwest
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Oficial Judicial B
Poder Judicial
02.2012 - 01.2016
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
Education
Law
Universidad De Leon
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato06.2014
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Americas Unidas
Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico.07.2009
Skills
- Classroom support
- Reading instruction
- Skills strategies
- Motor Skills Development
- Instructional Adaptation
- Classroom Organization
- Heavy Lifting
- Teacher Assistance
- Student Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Active Listening
- Clerical Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
U-46 School District
09.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
UNILOK
07.2023 - 09.2023
Clerk- Forklift Driver
Creative-werks.
05.2021 - 07.2023
Team Leader
Arthur Schuman Midwest
03.2016 - 05.2021
Oficial Judicial B
Poder Judicial
02.2012 - 01.2016
Law
Universidad De Leon
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Americas Unidas
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