Melissa Cortez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Outgoing child care worker with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Allen Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Paraproffesional
Maxim Healthcare
08.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Professional Nanny
Self Employed
03.2014 - 08.2023
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Maintained household cleanliness through light housekeeping tasks, contributing to a well-organized living space for the entire family.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, prioritizing open communication and trustbuilding.
- Organized educational outings such as museum visits or nature walks, integrating hands-on learning experiences into everyday life.
- Developed age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children''s daily lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista High School
Chula Vista, CA06.2010
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional Support
- Special Education Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Learning Environment
- Bilingual fluency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Positive Discipline Methods
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Allen Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2024
Paraproffesional
Maxim Healthcare
08.2023 - 12.2023
Professional Nanny
Self Employed
03.2014 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Chula Vista High School
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