Porshia K Baker
Fresno,CA
Summary
Energetic educator enthusiastic about helping students create a bright future based on personal strengths, academic ability and career goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Opportunity Program Paraprofessional
Central Unified School District
Fresno, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Assisted in collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Science Teacher
Gaston. Middle School
Fresno, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving over 140 students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
Customer Service Representative
Macy's
Fresno, CA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided information regarding charge accounts and loyalty programs.
- Assisted customers with special order requests and arranging merchandise pick-up.
- Fielded over 25 customer questions daily regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
Fresno, CA
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by 20% by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
Spanish Teacher
Minarets High School
O'Neals, CA
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Consulted with 12 teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
- Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to give every student equal access to education.
- Devised and implemented course instructional plans to teach students Spanish while meeting or exceeding district standards.
- Implemented different technologies such as Kahoot and Socrative to engage over 500 students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
ESL Instructor
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
- Worked with 10 instructors to devise and implement support plans to help international students excel.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
- Tested over 100 students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
Spanish Teaching Associate
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help over 80 students of all abilities understand material.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Created lesson plans, maintained classroom records, and met with instructors to prepare student assessment materials.
Education
Masters of Arts With Distinction - Spanish Linguistics
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 08.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish (reading, writing, and speaking)Ability to prepare and maintain recordsAbility to use of electronic communications tools and software (Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel)/ web browsingSound communication skills both oral and writtenEffective intrapersonal and interactive skills
Problem-solving skills
Organizational abilities
Relationship Building
Academic Support
Education planning
Accomplishments
- Deans List/Honor's Recognition, CSU, Fresno (Fall 2007 , Spring 2009)
- Certificate of Academic Excellence, CSU, Fresno (May 2009)
- Persistence Award, CSU, Fresno (May 2011)
- Outstanding Teaching Associate in Spanish, CSU, Fresno (May 2011)
- Conley Bilingual Teacher's Award (Fall 2008, Spring 2009)
Affiliations
- Linguistic Society of America
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Activities/Campus Involvement
- Entrepreneur Club (2003-2004)
- Black Student Union (2003-2004)
- Homebase (2003-2004)
Research Experience
- Research Assistant
Dr. Lee Grismer, Herpatologist Summer 2003 - Worked with a group of research assistants
Collected specimens of reptiles and amphibians and helped in the pursuit of capturing and identifying new species in the Malaysian Rainforest for the purpose of its preservation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Opportunity Program Paraprofessional
Central Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Science Teacher
Gaston. Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Customer Service Representative
Macy's
08.2019 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
12.2016 - 05.2017
Spanish Teacher
Minarets High School
08.2015 - 01.2016
ESL Instructor
Fresno Pacific University
01.2013 - 05.2015
Spanish Teaching Associate
California State University Fresno
08.2010 - 05.2011
Masters of Arts With Distinction - Spanish Linguistics
California State University - Fresno
08.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors of Arts - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
08.2007 - 05.2009