Paula Arroyo
Aurora
Summary
Providing administrative support to teachers, monitoring a child's development, and preparing education materials for daily programs.
Experienced Site Director skilled in planning, organizing and overseeing School activities. Dynamic and decisive with skill in managing both administrative and customer-facing areas with quality-driven and service-oriented mindset.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Director
Innovation Learning
05.2024 - Current
- Recruited and hired top-quality staff to fill important positions.
- Performed continuous evaluations of after school sites successes and failures, and implemented improvement plans.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
Educational Assistant
Soar Elementary Schools
05.2024 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
Educational Assistant
Aurora Public School District
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Para Educator
West Middle School
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Providing staff support in an educational or childcare environment.
Daycare Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
Paraprofessional
West Middle School
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Associate of Science - Dental EDDA
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, Colorado, CO05-2009
Skills
- Time management, Customer service, Teaching, Childcare, English, Communication skills, Basic math, Cashiering
- Operations management
- Operational leadership
- Policy improvements
- Performance updates
- Operational planning
- Site coordination
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Site Director
Innovation Learning
05.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
Soar Elementary Schools
05.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
Aurora Public School District
08.2020 - 11.2024
Para Educator
West Middle School
01.2019 - 05.2020
Daycare Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2018 - 12.2019
Paraprofessional
West Middle School
09.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Dental EDDA
Pickens Technical College