Maria Isabel Hinojosa
Coachella,CA
Summary
Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, CA
10.2019 - 06.2024
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans that addressed the specific needs of each student.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
- Developed instructional materials that met the unique needs of each student's learning style.
- Encouraged participation from all students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote communication, problem solving, self-advocacy and independent living skills among special needs students.
Food Service Worker (Part Time)
Jehovah's Witnesses
Palm Desert, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
Accounting Assistant (Part Time)
Desert Fountain Apartment Homes
Palm Desert, CA
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
Education
California Food Handlers Card
Premier Food Safety
06-2024
High School Diploma -
Desert Mirage High School
Thermal, CA06-2019
Skills
- Nutrition understanding
- Cleaning procedures
- Stock Rotation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Schedule Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Clerical Support
- Special Education Support
- Documentation
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- First-Aide CPR certified
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Palm Springs Unified School District
10.2019 - 06.2024
Food Service Worker (Part Time)
Jehovah's Witnesses
07.2019 - Current
Accounting Assistant (Part Time)
Desert Fountain Apartment Homes
04.2015 - 02.2017
California Food Handlers Card
Premier Food Safety
High School Diploma -
Desert Mirage High School
- First-Aide CPR certified
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