Maria Vargas
Lawrence,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Secretary
Capital Health Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Front Desk Receptionist
Princeton Windrows
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
Paraprofessional
Lawrence Intermediate School
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Paraprofessional / Family Worker
Howley School LLC
09.2005 - 10.2018
- Provide resources to families, develop group work and courses related to evidence-based parenting programs
- Evaluate family progress and keep updated and organized records of work completed
- Preschool registration, reviewing documentations and communicating district policies
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress
Education
37 credits towards Associates Degree in Applied Health Science -
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, NJ05.2024
Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Trenton06.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Problem Solving
- Strong Organization
- Attention to detail
- Communication Skills
Professional References
- Amy Fowkes, Retired Teacher Lawrence Intermediate (863) 370-0202, Former Co-Worker
- Vicky Bassant, Manager at Princeton Windrows, (609) 514-0001, Supervisor
- Joanne Cipriano, Director, (609) 394-1677, Supervisor
Timeline
Unit Secretary
Capital Health Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Princeton Windrows
10.2019 - 12.2023
Paraprofessional
Lawrence Intermediate School
10.2018 - 09.2023
Paraprofessional / Family Worker
Howley School LLC
09.2005 - 10.2018
37 credits towards Associates Degree in Applied Health Science -
Mercer County Community College
Diploma -
Trenton Central High School