MARIA LUJAN
San Diego
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in education and administration, dedicated to fostering positive change within the San Diego community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Santana High School
09.2024 - Current
- Develop strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Manage challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborate with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Partner with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Administrative/Customer Support
Abcepta Inc.
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Teacher Assistant
Grossmont College
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Peer Mentor
Grossmont College
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized events to facilitate mentee engagement
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Connected mentees with academic resources such as tutoring services or workshops when needed to improve performance levels.
- Supported mentees in navigating college admissions processes and achieving academic success.
- Compiled data from outreach initiatives, enabling accurate reporting on program outcomes and effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
San Diego State University
01.2022
Associate for Transfer - Psychology
Grossmont College
01.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
- Data Entry
- Student outreach
- Inventory management
- Administrative support
- Customer relations
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Shipping and Receiving
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Santana High School
09.2024 - Current
Administrative/Customer Support
Abcepta Inc.
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
Grossmont College
06.2019 - 06.2021
Peer Mentor
Grossmont College
06.2018 - 06.2019
Associate for Transfer - Psychology
Grossmont College
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
San Diego State University
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