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SANDRA VARGAS

Star,ID

Summary

Dedicated to cultivating positive, trusting connections with students, families, and colleagues, as well as contributing to the spiritual and educational success of each individual child. Passion for serving others with a firm foundation in faith while providing quality, compassionate care with the highest of standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrichment & Classroom Paraprofessional

North Star Charter School
Eagle, ID
11.2023 - Current
  • Small group reading and math enrichment and intervention for 1st-5th grade levels.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Assisted various teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students, as well as copies, activities, and all other school-related projects.
  • Assisted lead 1st grade teacher in classroom setting
  • Monitored student progress, and provided feedback to teachers.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, playgrounds.
  • Utilized technology and online resources to enhance instruction.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.

Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher

Sacred Heart Parish School
Hollister, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
  • Implemented faith-based learning
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs and provided one-on-one attention to each student
  • Prepared instructional materials for classroom activities, tailored to support student needs
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
  • Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars

Paraprofessional

Cerra Vista Elementary School
Hollister, CA
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
  • Managed student conduct and assisted with resolution when needed
  • Complied with safety rules to minimize incidents and accidents
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environments for children ranging in age from 5 to 11

Education

Board of Barbering & Cosmetology License -

Dior School of Cosmetology
Modesto, CA
12.2006

High School Diploma -

Patterson High School
Patterson, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Experience working closely within classroom and school setting
  • Classroom Management
  • Teacher Support and Collaboration
  • Courteous and professional work ethic
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Capability of working well within team-oriented environments and individual projects
  • Passionate and devoted to serving others
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Relationship Building
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Faith-based learning

Certification

  • Social-Emotional Learning Certification Course - Idaho State University - 2024
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Infectious Disease Control Best Practices/Precautions - National CPR Foundation - 2023
  • Project Cornerstone Asset Building Champions (ABC) Reader - Spring Grove Elementary 2021-2022
  • Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross - 2020
  • Classroom Volunteer Pre K - 5th Grade 2013 - 2024

Methodist Preschool (Hollister, CA), Cerra Vista Elementary

(Hollister, CA), Sacred Heart Parish School (Hollister, CA),

Spring Grove Elementary (Hollister, CA) & Star Elementary

(Star, ID)

Professional References

Available upon request

Languages

  • Fluent in Portuguese
  • Beginner/Moderate in Spanish

Timeline

Enrichment & Classroom Paraprofessional

North Star Charter School
11.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher

Sacred Heart Parish School
10.2020 - 06.2021

Paraprofessional

Cerra Vista Elementary School
09.2015 - 06.2017

Board of Barbering & Cosmetology License -

Dior School of Cosmetology

High School Diploma -

Patterson High School

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