Stephanie Vargas
East Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraprofessional with experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
P.S. 159
205-01 33rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11361
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Administrative Office Assistant
Sicula Renovations Inc.
Queens, NY
03.2011 - 06.2017
- Managed day-to-day office tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling various administrative tasks involving personnel files or company records.
- Contributed to professional atmosphere by maintaining clean, organized workspace and managing office supplies inventory.
- Managed incoming correspondence effectively by sorting mail, distributing messages to appropriate parties, and responding to queries as needed.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues across multiple teams to achieve shared goals and contribute to positive company culture.
- Maintained accurate financial records, assisting in budget preparation and monitoring expenses for cost effectiveness.
- Enhanced communication between departments by coordinating meetings and maintaining shared calendars.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Ensured consistent delivery of quality customer service by providing friendly support via phone calls or email communications when required.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer And Their Applications
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY03.2010
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Data Collection
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom support
- Teacher Assistance
- Student Supervision
- Small Group Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Supervising Student Activities
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology
- Arts and crafts
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
P.S. 159
11.2023 - Current
Administrative Office Assistant
Sicula Renovations Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Microcomputer And Their Applications
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York