Maria M Mendoza
Katy
Summary
With a strong background in assisting and teaching at multiple schools, I have gained valuable experience over the past couple of years. Currently enrolled in the Texas Teachers program, I am excited to embark on my teaching journey. Throughout the last few months, I actively participated in observations and hands-on teaching and training . the program enables me to gain practical experience while working towards my certification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Katy ISD/ StockDick JuniorHigh
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Assistant teacher/ After care
British Private Prep School
02.2024 - Current
- Boosts student understanding, achieving notable improvements in their academic performance
- Enhanced student academic achievements by fostering a supportive learning environment
- Passionately engage with students to boost their interest and participation in learning
- Implement innovative after-care programs that contribute to holistic student development
- Focused on measurable academic improvements, leading to enhanced student performance
- Provided targeted after-care support, ensuring students' comprehensive development
- Energetically promoted interactive learning to increase student participation and interest
Teacher assistant
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care
- Enhanced child development by implementing tailored educational activities
Social Media Manager
News For Coogs
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Hosted and produced the News for Coogs podcast and reported on current events happening in the University of Houston community
- Managed organization's social media platforms and doubled Facebook following within first 3 months
- Created, edited, and shared multimedia features resulting in an average increase of 30% more views
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
Journalist Intern
Houston Public Media
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, and fact-checking
- Pitched, reported, and wrote stories including a piece covering Houston's Mural Project honoring Vanessa Guillén's life, and authored a Q&A with UH students about COVID's impact on their lives
- Provided meeting notes as assistance for afternoon radio newscaster regarding daily COVID updates
Multimedia Reporter
The Venture
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for gathering news content about Houston's Latino community for multiple digital platforms
- Selected to interview Gabriel Iglesias during his birthday celebration at the Toyota Center and assisted in the creative development, production and preparation of video content
- Wrote article covering Guillain-Barré syndrome and solicited interviews with former patient and researcher garnering 5k+ views
Assistant Director
CoogTV
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Coordinated logistic management and and assisted production with lighting set up and behind the scenes support
- Brainstormed with the team to determine new topics and stories which needed coverage
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Lightroom
- Final Cut Pro
- Spanish (Experienced)
- Social Media (Experienced)
- Child Supervision (Experienced)
- Group Leadership
- Content Development (Experienced)
- Photography (Experienced)
- Creativity (Experienced)
- Organization
- Communication (Experienced)
- Artistic
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
Awards
- Online/Digital News Videographic Finalist, 03/01/19, Society of Professional Journalists Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards
- Digital Feature Videography Finalist, 03/01/19, Society of Professional Journalists Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards
- Anime Matsuri Reporter, 07/01/21
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Katy ISD/ StockDick JuniorHigh
08.2024 - Current
Assistant teacher/ After care
British Private Prep School
02.2024 - Current
Teacher assistant
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Journalist Intern
Houston Public Media
05.2020 - 09.2020
Multimedia Reporter
The Venture
03.2018 - 01.2019
Social Media Manager
News For Coogs
01.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant Director
CoogTV
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Houston