Najive Arias
Houston
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Alief ISD, adept at designing individualized education programs and fostering academic growth. Skilled in behavior management and crisis intervention, I successfully enhanced student performance by 10%. A collaborative leader, I advocate for students and engage families to ensure success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Teacher
Alief ISD
Houston
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) for diverse learners, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Developed differentiated curriculum and instructional strategies to foster academic growth and positive outcomes
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting teaching methods and achieving a 10% increase in performance throughout the school year
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create a supportive learning environment
- Promoted social skills and emotional regulation, leading to improved student behavior and communication
- Conducted professional development workshops on inclusive education and classroom management techniques
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional methods and stay current in special education
- Advocated for students' needs and built strong relationships with families to support success
- Supervise and mentor three paraprofessional teachers in managing classroom activities and supporting student learning
Security
Texas Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2023
- Monitored hospital property to ensure safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors
- Responded to emergency situations; deescalated conflict and performed proper restraints when needed
- Communicated effectively with hospital personnel, patients/parents, and law enforcement
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and adherence to protocol when completing incident reports
Manager
McDonald's
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Provided good customer service always
- Set schedules for employees
- Accurately counted all money at the end of each shift
- Inventory and you documented all merchandise
- Manage floor to make sure facility is clean and employees are filling orders correctly
Cashier/Customer Service
TS Party Supply & Rental
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Scheduled rental reservations for party hall
- Ordered equipment and supplies for the company
- Inventory and stocked supplies
- Answered and returned all customer phone calls
- Made sure cash drawer was correct at the end of my shift
- Rented tables, chairs, linens, and party supply
Cashier/Customer Service
Panera Bread
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Provides a positive customer experience with fair, friendly service
- Registers sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing, and totaling customers' purchases
- Resolves customer issues and answers questions
- Giving out orders in a timely manner
Education
Master’s Degree - Curriculum and instruction
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St 05-2026
Bachelor of Science - ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St 05.2023
Associate of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2811 Hayes rd 12-2021
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
13719 white Heather Dr.05.2015
Skills
- LEADERSHIP
- Self-management
- Behavior management
- SOCIAL SKILLS
- ADAPTABILITY
- COMMUNICATION
- Team collaboration
- Trained in CPI
- Special education
- Crisis intervention techniques
Websites
Certification
- BLS/CPR, 03/01/24, 03/01/25
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 04/01/24, Present
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Teacher
Alief ISD
09.2023 - Current
Security
Texas Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2023
Manager
McDonald's
03.2015 - 08.2018
Cashier/Customer Service
TS Party Supply & Rental
05.2013 - 02.2015
Cashier/Customer Service
Panera Bread
05.2013 - 03.2014
Master’s Degree - Curriculum and instruction
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE
Texas Southern University
Associate of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
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