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Overview
Work History
Education
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Richard Salazar

Summary

I am passionate about helping others I enjoy helping others so that they can help themselves one day.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mentor

Build Rehabilitation Industries
07.2022 - Current

I Work in a program Called Quest in the as a mentor in a day program with adults with mental disabilities, assisting them to become part of society by getting ready to apply for jobs getting used to routines by getting out in the community and getting them used to socializing with others while teaching them to manage their finances independently and any other tasks they shall need

DISABILITY MENTOR/ADVOCATE

Braille Institute
06.2009 - 11.2020
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Teacher's Assistant

Braille Institute
06.2009 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
06.2005
  • [3.5] GPA

Skills

    Ability to understand disabilities of all types
    Ability to target and assist those with disabilities to live a better quality of life
    Ability to work in a Teamwork environment
    Ability to problem solve

    Arrange transportation

    Support clients
    Assess needs
    Build work skills

    Networking
    Public speaking

    Problem solving

    Collaboration
    Creative thinking

    Analytical thinking

    Task prioritization

    Organization
    Verbal communication

    Research

    Paylocity

    ERSP

Timeline

Mentor - Build Rehabilitation Industries
07.2022 - Current
DISABILITY MENTOR/ADVOCATE - Braille Institute
06.2009 - 11.2020
Teacher's Assistant - Braille Institute
06.2009 - 11.2020
Pasadena City College - Associate of Science, Psychology
Richard Salazar