NATALIA DA SILVA
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Knowledgeable Assistant Support with solid background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Successfully implemented personalized care plans and facilitated daily living activities to enhance clients' quality of life. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills to effectively address clients' needs.
Professional support worker skilled in delivering high-quality care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to create positive and inclusive environment that fosters client independence and well-being. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, while displaying empathy and patience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Assistant
Lake Drive School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
10.2025 - Current
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans for clients.
- Supported clients in daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
Staff Assistant
Marie H Katzenbach School for the Deaf
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated communication between staff, students, and families to enhance engagement and support services.
- Developed and maintained efficient scheduling systems for classroom activities and events.
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and fostering independence.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families to ensure effective communication and trust.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting strategies based on client needs and progress assessments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Teacher
UNIDAD DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL CLAUDIO NEIRA GARZON
10.2015 - 10.2023
- Organized parent education workshops about deafness and hearing loss awareness.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
- Developed Individualized Education Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students based on evaluations and assessments.
- Instructed classes using sign language techniques such as Ecuadorian Sign Language.
- Tutored individual or small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in reading comprehension strategies, math problem solving skills or other areas as needed.
- Attended conferences related to teaching methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for both the content area being taught as well as the needs of specific learners with hearing impairments.
- Participated in professional development activities focused on current trends related to educating students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Coordinator
ASOCIACION DE PERSONAS SORDAS DEL AZUAY
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Coordinator and instructor of Ecuadorian sign language courses.
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LSEC OF ECUADOR
FEDERACION NACIONAL DE SORDOS DEL ECUADOR
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Human Resources Assistant
BANCO DEL AUSTRO
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
- Performed administrative tasks related to payroll processing or benefit administration.
Teacher
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA ESPECIAL NICOLAS VASQUEZ MUÑOZ
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Created daily lesson plans to meet the needs of students with multiple disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators, and other staff members to ensure optimal learning environment for students with multiple disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Visual Arts - PLASTIC ARTS MENTION THIRD LEVEL
UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA
CUENCA, AZUAY, ECUADOR05.2017
Skills
- Emotional support & companionship
- Sign language
- Mobility support
- Communication techniques
- Job readiness training
- Motivating students
- Social integration
- Team collaborating
- Disability Support
- Parent and student communication
- Student needs assessment
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Document management
- Document control
- Computer skills
- Fast learner
- Administrative duties
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Independent living support
- Emotional support
- Educational support
- Hearing impairment support
- Daily living assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Ecuadorian Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Assistant
Lake Drive School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
10.2025 - Current
Staff Assistant
Marie H Katzenbach School for the Deaf
03.2025 - 08.2025
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LSEC OF ECUADOR
FEDERACION NACIONAL DE SORDOS DEL ECUADOR
02.2017 - 05.2017
Teacher
UNIDAD DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL CLAUDIO NEIRA GARZON
10.2015 - 10.2023
Coordinator
ASOCIACION DE PERSONAS SORDAS DEL AZUAY
10.2012 - 01.2018
Teacher
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA ESPECIAL NICOLAS VASQUEZ MUÑOZ
11.2011 - 02.2012
Human Resources Assistant
BANCO DEL AUSTRO
02.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Visual Arts - PLASTIC ARTS MENTION THIRD LEVEL
UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA
Training
- XIV CONGRESO DE EDUCACION BILINGUE PARA SORDOS, 24
- TALLER CAPACITACION SOBRE LOS SERVICIOS Y ETICA EN LA, 7
- TALLER GRAMATICA DE LSEC VS GRAMATICA DEL ESPAÑOL, 10
- TALLER CURSO DE SENSIBILIZACION EN DISCAPACIDADES, 30
- TALLER NUEVA VISION Y POLITICAS DEL CONSEJO NACIONAL DE LA, 20
- CONFERENCIA CULTURALLY, DIVERSE, WE STAND TOGETHER, 24
- II SEMINARIO NACIONAL ROLES Y RESPONSABILIDADES DE LOS, 16
- TALLER LA RIQUEZA CULTURAL PATRIMONIAL DE LA LSEC, 20
- CONFERENCIA SALUD SEXUAL Y SALUD REPRODUCTIVA DIRIGIDO A PERSONAS, 8
- TALLER NACIONAL SOBRE PREVENCION DE VIOLENCIA Y EQUIDAD, 8
- TALLER CAMPAMENTO DE INTERPRETES DE LSEC: LA VISION SORDA DE, 20
- TALLER ELABORACION DEL PLAN OPERATIVO ANUAL 'POA 2014', 20
- III CONGRESO DE COMPRESION LINGUISTICA DE LENGUA DE, 40
- I TALLER PARA LA FORMACION DE INSTRUCTORES DE LSEC, 36
- TALLER DE TECNICAS Y ESTRATEGIAS METODOLOGICAS PARA LA, 40
- TALLER INSTITUCION SEGURA LIBRE DE VIOLENCIA CONTRA LAS, 8
- TALLER HORA DE MOVERSSE, 8
- TALLER PLAN PILOTO DE CAPACITACION EN FORTALECIMIENTO SOCIO, 44
- BUENAS PRACTICAS EN INFORMACION JUVENIL COMO, 24
- TALLER WINDOWS - OFFICE E INTERNET BASICO, 60
- TALLER AUTOESTIMA, PREVENCION DEL USO DE DROGAS Y SEXUALIDAD, 60
- TALLER CLASIFICADORES EN LENGUA DE SEÑAS, 5
- TALLER TECNICAS Y ESTRATEGIAS DE INTERPRETACION EN LENGUA DE, 10
- TALLER CAPACITACION PROFESIONAL AL SECTOR VULNERABLE, 60
- SEMINARIO INTERSECCIONES, MEMORIA, REALIDAD, Y NUEVOS TIEMPOS, 12
- TALLER CORTE Y CONFECCION, MARKETING, LIDERAZGO, TRIBUTACION, 120