Roxanne Gaitan
Summary
Driven educator with proven expertise in Classroom Management and Critical Thinking, honed at Lamesa ISD. Excelled in fostering student engagement and academic growth, achieving significant improvements in classroom behavior and parent-teacher communication. Demonstrates a results-oriented approach by effectively collaborating with colleagues to meet learning objectives and enhance the educational environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Based Teacher
Lamesa Early Head Start
Lamesa Texas
10.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Paraprofessional
Lamesa ISD
Lamesa, TX
08.2012 - 10.2019
- 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.
Cashier
Nothin Butt Smokes
Lamesa, TX
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamesa Highschool
Lamesa, TX05.2009
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
Home visitor CDA certification.
Timeline
Home Based Teacher
Lamesa Early Head Start
10.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Lamesa ISD
08.2012 - 10.2019
Cashier
Nothin Butt Smokes
03.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Lamesa Highschool