Myra Arellano
Spring,TX
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Problem solver, skill builder, and conflict resolver. Strong history of faculty collaboration and IEP management demonstrated across five years in similar roles. Highly skilled in managing diverse learning modalities and providing classroom support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
10.2023 - Current
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Personal Assistant
MJ Bryant
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information for family.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Coordinated appointments with medical professionals.
- Provided assistance with medication management.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Assisted with clients or patients with daily activities by helping with bathing, grooming, dressing and meal preparation.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented individual care plans tailored to needs of each client.
- Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
- Assist with travel arrangements, transportation, and companionship
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Paraprofessional Educator
Pasadena Independent School District
03.2017 - 08.2022
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
- Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
Loss Prevention Associate
Macy's
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Consulted with store managers on bases to perform loss investigations.
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
- Completed loss control surveys for underwriting information and evaluation.
Camera Operator
Dillard's
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Used both video and still shot images to capture shoplifters and monitor employees.
- Communicate in real time to police officer on sales floor regarding suspicious activity.
- Communicate with floor managers and above regarding loss/shrink both internal and external.
- Prepare itemized lists of merchandise recovered from theft.
- Provide detailed statements for law enforcement and store level investigations .
Pharmacy Technician
HCHD
10.2009 - 01.2014
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 80 prescriptions per day.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Managed approximately $2500 dollars in cash and credit card sales daily.
- Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the clinic to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
- Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
- Cleaned equipment and work areas and sterilized glassware to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
- Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check.
- Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Prepared medication and IV orders for convalescent facilities and hospitals.
- Assessed the correct identity, strength and purity of medications.
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Pharmacy Technician
MHMRA
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Properly filled and dispensed an average of 60 prescriptions per day.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the clinic to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
- Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
- Cleaned equipment and work areas and sterilized glassware to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Worked closely with Pharmacy Care Representatives (PCRs) in providing excellent patient care.
- Verified and labeled prescriptions with the 8 point check.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Course
San Jacinto Community College
8060 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505Skills
- Motivated self-starter
- Data entry specialist
- Conflict resolution ability
- Professional etiquette
- Excellent communication skills
- Staff and student-oriented
- Team player
- Supportive of student's needs
- Student learning support
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom support
- Student inclusion
- Behavior Improvements
Certification
- Paraprofessional Educator certification by TEA
- Previously Certified Pharmacy Technician
Currently certified as a Paraprofessional in the state of Texas.
Previously licensed as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
10.2023 - Current
Personal Assistant
MJ Bryant
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Pasadena Independent School District
03.2017 - 08.2022
Loss Prevention Associate
Macy's
07.2016 - 03.2017
Camera Operator
Dillard's
05.2015 - 07.2016
Pharmacy Technician
HCHD
10.2009 - 01.2014
Pharmacy Technician
MHMRA
07.2007 - 10.2009
Pharmacy Technician Course
San Jacinto Community College
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