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Nancy Barraza

Paraprofessional
Buckeye,AZ

Summary

  • Attentive Paraprofessional Educator skilled in monitoring student activities to facilitate positive and supportive learning environment.
  • Passionate Program Aide demonstrating leadership, patience and a love of working with children. An enthusiastic professional with a background assisting in fun and educational activities. Seeking a new position as a Outreach and Parent Awareness with a great organization.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Paraprofessional

Buckeye Elementary School District
Buckeye, AZ
03.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Outreach And Parent Awareness

Buckeye Elementary School District
Buckeye, AZ
08.2016 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with community members to provide helpful resources to suit family needs.
  • Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
  • Referred residents and families to community resources to improve well-being and quality of life.
  • Recruited community members for projects and activities.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Made referrals and coached clients on job searches.

Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitutes Anytime
Phoenix, AZ
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
  • Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
  • Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
  • Oversaw groups of up to 10 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Oversaw students in classroom, halls and playgrounds to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Monitored 10 students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call.

Program Aide

Catholic Charities
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed food inventory for 18 persons center in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 15 children.
  • Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
  • 5 years toddler care experience.
  • Monitored children's activities throughout day to ensure safety.
  • Assisted with maintenance of educational materials, books and toys for classroom.
  • Reported issues immediately to supervisor to ensure quick resolution.
  • Implemented welcoming environment where children felt safe and secure and enjoyed interacting with others.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Cholla Magnet High School
Tucson, AZ
08.1993 - 05.1996

EKG Technician

Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ
09.2013 - 11.2013

Skills

Reliable

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Timeline

Paraprofessional

Buckeye Elementary School District
03.2021 - Current

Outreach And Parent Awareness

Buckeye Elementary School District
08.2016 - 03.2021

Substitute Paraprofessional

Substitutes Anytime
04.2016 - 08.2016

Program Aide

Catholic Charities
10.2015 - 04.2016

EKG Technician

Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
09.2013 - 11.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Cholla Magnet High School
08.1993 - 05.1996

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