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
Organized
Educational programs
Valid AZ driver's licensePolicy and procedure adherence
Relationship building
Community advocate
Community resources
Spanish fluencyCustomer-service oriented
Experience with special-needs students
Punctual
Critical thinking
Customer/Client relations
Active listening
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