Dedicated Paraprofessional with extensive experience in educational support and fostering academic achievement. Specializes in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Collaborates effectively with educators and staff to adapt to evolving classroom needs, enhancing student learning and inclusivity.
Work History
Paraprofessional
4 Years 11 Months
Perth Amboy Board of Education | 11.2021 - Current
Supported learning by helping children understand and complete their assignments.
Reinforced skills and concepts taught by teacher, contributing to student learning and retention.
Set up educational materials throughout the classroom to facilitate learning.
Assists in supervision of children in movement between gross motor lunch, and transitions.
Aided the teacher by organizing and preparing instructional materials for lessons.
Supported the teacher in monitoring children's behavior and activities as directed.
Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
Display ethical behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
Contractual Orientation Services
1 Year 2 Months
Passaic County Community College | 11.2022 - 01.2024
Collaborated with Advantage Design Group on technical upgrades for New Student Online Orientation to enhance user experience.
Participate in training sessions with Advantage Design to complete the upgrade.
Manage the Orientation Microsoft Teams for the New Student Online Orientation.
Updated New Student Online Orientation information each semester by coordinating with departments to ensure accuracy of content.
Facilitated training sessions for the Orientation Team.
Analyzed online orientation reports for improvement opportunities
Key Holder
7 Months
UNTUCKit | 04.2021 - 11.2021
Handled operational procedures, delivered customer service, and maintained store cleanliness and organization to meet company standards.
Executed the opening and closing of the store according to the procedures outlined in the checklist.
Coordinated merchandise replenishment and stockroom-to-sales floor flow to optimize inventory availability.
Handling operational procedures, providing customer service, and keeping the store clean and organized to company's standards.
Oversaw the receiving of incoming shipments and the dispatch of outgoing shipments.
Orientation Coordinator
3 Years 4 Months
Passaic County Community College | 07.2018 - 11.2021
Coordinated New Student Orientation, enhancing engagement for both in-person and virtual attendees
Plan and orchestrate New Student Programs (on campus or virtually)
Revamped new student online orientation, improving accessibility and user experience
Assist in hiring, training, and supervision of a team of students (Orientation Leaders and Game Room Attendees)
Present at college success classes.
Supervise the student's game room
Facilitated communication between full-time staff and student staff to ensure smooth operations.
Supervisor/Lead Key Holder
2 Years 11 Months
Monsoon Children | 10.2015 - 09.2018
Handled operational procedures, delivered customer service, and maintained store cleanliness and organization to meet company standards.
Executed opening and closing procedures for the store based on the provided checklist.
Scheduled employee work hours
Responsible for opening and closing the store following proper procedures documented in the checklist
Managed incoming and outgoing shipments efficiently
Handling operational procedures, providing customer service, and keeping the store clean and organized to company's standards.
In charge of incoming and outgoing shipments
Documented monthly reports to track store performance and operations.
Orientation Leader
10 Months
Passaic County Community College | 09.2017 - 07.2018
Created welcoming environment for new students
Guided freshman and transfer students through college transition
Conducted campus tours for prospective students and families, highlighting key facilities and resources.
Assist the office manager in daily tasks
Quartermaster
3 Years 5 Months
United States Navy | 01.2012 - 06.2015
Stand watch as assistant to the officer of the deck and to the navigator
Updated Commanding Officer on ship navigation safety to ensure operational readiness
Maintained clear navigation for safe transit over 15,000 nautical miles, enhancing mission success
Assisted in steering the ship during navigation
Executed control measures to maintain ship stability
Bridge watch duties
Supported organization of ceremonial events on board
Monitored weather conditions to support safe navigation
Inventory and procure nautical charts, and publications
Inventory and distribute over 200 signal and international flags
Use and correct sailing directions, light list, coastal pilots, and related publication and charts
Utilized course-plotting tools to determine ship's route, lead line, depth sounder, and compass
Recognized navigational aids to enhance maritime safety
Executed radio calls using plain language for effective communication and visual communication
Recorded compass readings to ensure navigational accuracy and weather observation sheet
Maintain ship's compartments, decks, deck machinery, and equipment, external structure, lines, and rigging
Maintained vigilance during watch to ensure safety on board, such as helmsman, lookout, and messenger watches underway
Stand pier sentry, fire security, anchor, and other special watches inport
Operated small boats to support ship operations, booms, cranes, and winches
Act as a members of gun crews and damage control parties
Bank Teller
4 Years 4 Months
Banco Popular | 09.2007 - 01.2012
Assisted in training new tellers on banking policies to ensure compliance and consistency.
Led team during supervisor's absence in the absence of the supervisor and maintain the bank floor operating normally
Assist with the training of new tellers ensuring that they received proper banking policies.
Assume a leadership role in the absence of the supervisor and maintaining the bank floor operating normally
Inform our clients about their institution's additional financial products and established credibility with them.
Education
Associate - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ | 06-2018
Certificate - Business Administration Specialist
Lincoln Technical Institute | Paramus, NJ | 05-2007
High school or equivalent
Lodi High School | Lodi, NJ | 06-2004
Skills
Student engagement
Teaching
Microsoft PowerPoint
Student supervision
Instruction methods
Classroom technology
Organization
Autism Experience
Mentoring
Customer support
Instruction
Volunteer recruitment
Event Planning
Program promotion
Microsoft Office
Student engagement performance
Classroom organization
Microsoft Outlook
Team building
Google Slides
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Presentation skills
Public speaking
Supervision
Research
Student assessment
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
Customer service
Cash handling
Cash register
Sales
Parent communication
Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Team development
Management
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Social training
Live streaming
Classroom assistance
Windows
Classroom oversight
Student supervision
Instruction methods
Social training
Student supervision
Certification
Rutgers Safety Clinic
Certificate of Completion
December 2017 to Present
The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Gender Violence & Bystander Intervention 1-Day Student Leadership Training.
Certificate of Volunteer
October 2017 to May 2018
Student Ambassador for Passaic County Community College for two years.
Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Contractual Orientation Services
Passaic County Community College
11.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Paraprofessional
Perth Amboy Board of Education
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Key Holder
UNTUCKit
04.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Orientation Coordinator
Passaic County Community College
07.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Orientation Leader
Passaic County Community College
09.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Supervisor/Lead Key Holder
Monsoon Children
10.2015 - 09.2018Read More
Quartermaster
United States Navy
01.2012 - 06.2015Read More
Bank Teller
Banco Popular
09.2007 - 01.2012Read More
Lodi High School
High school or equivalent
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Lincoln Technical Institute
Certificate from Business Administration Specialist
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Passaic County Community College
Associate from Criminal Justice
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Additional Information
Skills
Fluent in Spanish
Strong communication, detailed-orientated, organized, identifying risks, team player, strategic planning, and critical thinking.
Proficiency in understanding and facilitating discussions about diversity, social responsibility and equity
Ability in planning and orchestrating events
Ability to construct schedules
Ability to manage additional responsibilities and time effectively between school work and extracurricular commitments
Military Experience
E4 / United States Navy
January 2012 to June 2015
Description
Stand watch as assistant to officer of the deck and to the navigator
Updating the Commanding Officer of the safety of the ships navigation
Maintain a clear and concise navigation of the ship to safely transit over 15,000 nautical miles
Serve as ship's steerman
Perform ship control
Bridge watch duties
Advise on ship ceremonies
Serve as the ship weather observer
Inventory and procure nautical charts, and publications
Inventory and distribute over 200 signal and international flags
Use and correct sailing directions, light list, costal pilots, and related publication and chars
Use basic course-plotting instruments, lead line, depth sounder, and compass
Identify aids to navigation
Handle plain language radio communications and visual communication
Maintain compass record book and weather observation sheet
Use applied mathematics, algebra, and trigonometry procedure
Maintain ship's compartments, decks, deck machinery, and equipment, external structure, lines, and riggings
Stand deck watches, such as helmsman, lookout, and messenger watches underway
Stand pier sentry, fire security, anchor, and other special watches inport
Man and operate small boats, booms, cranes, and winches
Act as a members of gun crews and damage control parties
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Committee, 2022-11, 2024-06
President, 2017-07, 2018-07, President of the Student Government Association at Passaic County Community College
Coach, 2015-06, 2017-09, Coach for girls softball teams for the Department of Passaic Recreation of Passaic, NJ
President, 2016-01, 2017-06, President of the Veterans Club at Passaic County Community College
Coach, 2005-04, 2012-09, Coach for girls softball teams for the Department of Passaic Recreation of Passaic, NJ
Awards
Honor Graduate from VMS Operator School, 2013, Sailor of the Day, October 2012, National Defense Service Medal, April 2012, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, April 2012, Navy Good Conduct Medal, April 2012, Quartermaster of the Watch, 2012, Ship's Lee Helmsman and Helmsman, 2012
Personal Information
Driving License: Driver's License
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer