Maria Marquez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. I am passionate about education, and I desire to work with students across levels, offering more than six years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2012 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting inclusivity and collaboration among students.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating differentiated instruction and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student needs, develop interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating effort, persistence, and progress toward goals.
Camp Counselor
Bernice E. Lavin Early Childhood Education Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Office Clerk Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Assisted in the onboarding process of new employees by preparing orientation materials and providing support with paperwork completion.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational techniques.
- Facilitated timely completion of projects with accurate data entry, proofreading, and editing tasks.
- Maintained up-to-date employee files by regularly updating contact information, performance evaluations, and other relevant documentation as needed.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere in the office by greeting visitors courteously, directing them to appropriate staff members, and managing incoming phone calls efficiently.
Education
Vocational Degree - Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL06.2017
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Chicago, IL06.2007
Skills
- Bilingual
- ASL knowledgeable
- Data Collection
- Functional skills training
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- Instructional support
- Special needs
- Scheduling appointments
- Filing systems
- Data entry proficiency
- Typing Speed
- Customer Service
- POS system operations
- G Suite
Certification
- Licensed Paraprofessional
- CPR certified
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Bernice E. Lavin Early Childhood Education Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2012 - Current
Office Clerk Assistant
Chicago Public Schools
08.2008 - 09.2012
Vocational Degree - Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School