Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Fluent in English , Italian, Albanian , Greek and American Sign Language. Working knowledge in Spanish.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Natick Public Schools
05.2021 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Practice Assistant - Per Diem
Beth Israel Deaconess Family Medicine
04.2021 - Current
Responsible for delivering the highest quality service to patients while contributing to the smooth functioning of practice operations
Greets patients and visitors in a manner that demonstrates courtesy, service, respect and privacy
Takes appropriate actions to diffuse challenging situations
Takes complete and accurate information from patients/callers
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Perform check in, registration, scheduling, and verification of demographic information according to APG policies and procedures
Utilize computer system to register patients and ensure accuracy of demographic and fiscal data
Schedules, reschedules and cancels appointments making every effort to accommodate patient and provider needs
Obtains and enters referrals and collect co-pays
Monitors and supports patients and visitors entering and leaving the practice
Facilitates timely flow and proactively solves flow issues (i.e., early or late patient, late provider, etc.). Acts as liaison between patient and practice staff to ensure optimal flow and service delivery
Maintain clean and welcoming physical environment of the reception area
Maintain signage and clarity of information displayed in reception area
Monitors audio or visual images for appropriate programming and volume levels to ensure a non-intrusive and calming environment
Contacts the appropriate departments (i.e
Service Response) when repairs or services are needed and follows through
Ensures translation services are provided in Spanish for Spanish speaking patients and employees when needed
Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations
Special Education Paraprofessional
Boston Public Schools, BPS
06.2016 - 04.2021
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Bakery Manager
Lulu's Sweet Shoppe Boston
04.2013 - 06.2016
Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Created marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to increase customer traffic and boost sales.
Developed cost-effective strategies to drive bakery sales and optimize profits.
Verified functionality and code compliance of cooking equipment and utensils for optimal customer protection.
Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to procure quality ingredients and equipment.
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
Reduced expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts to eliminate waste and boost cost savings
Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.