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Norma Morales

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Summary

Dedicated paraprofessional with a proven track record at Bloomington High School, excelling in behavior management and emotional support for students with diverse needs. Skilled in implementing IEP compliance and fostering a positive learning environment, I effectively enhanced student progress through individualized assistance and strong communication, ensuring a safe and supportive classroom culture.

Work History

Paraprofessional

Bloomington High School
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.

Painter

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  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
  • Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
  • Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
  • Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
  • Enhanced the appearance of residential and commercial spaces by skillfully applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.

Safety

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  • Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety training sessions and regular evaluations of safety protocols.
  • Improved workplace safety by implementing comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and enforcing strict safety protocols.
  • Improved safety compliance by developing and enforcing strict safety protocols for the team.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with safety regulations.
  • Ensured safety compliance, conducting daily safety meetings and adhering to company guidelines.
  • Enhanced safety culture by enforcing strict compliance with safety regulations and conducting regular safety training sessions for employees.
  • Maintained safe working environment by conducting safety audits and enforcing compliance with safety regulations.
  • Enhanced safety compliance by diligently updating safety records and incident reports for management review.
  • Contributed to team safety by strictly adhering to all workplace safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Improved overall safety record by implementing effective safety training programs for employees.
  • Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and improving overall safety standards.
  • Reduced safety incidents by strictly adhering to company policies and conducting regular safety inspections.
  • Achieved safety compliance by conducting regular safety briefings and enforcing strict adherence to regulations.
  • Enhanced safety protocols, conducting regular safety drills and training sessions for team.
  • Improved safety standards by conducting regular safety audits and enforcing strict compliance with regulations.
  • Enhanced warehouse safety by regularly inspecting equipment and conducting safety training sessions.
  • Adhered to OSHA and safety regulations preventing workplace accidents and enhancing safety.
  • Improved safety standards with thorough compliance checks and updates to safety protocols.

Education

Bloomington High School
Bloomington Tx
05.2011

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Patient
  • Classroom support
  • CPR and first aid
  • Instructional support
  • Student health and safety
  • Documentation
  • Emotional support
  • Progress monitoring
  • Disability awareness
  • IEP compliance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Bloomington High School

Painter

PMI

Safety

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Bloomington High School
Norma Morales