Theresa Baca
Morenci ,AZ
Summary
Diligent Special Education Aide with background in supporting special needs individuals. Proficient in creating inclusive learning environments and implementing tailored educational plans. Demonstrated patience and effective communication in assisting students with diverse needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Agent
Freeport-McMoRan
01.2018 - Current
- Managed guest check-in and check-out processes, ensuring a seamless experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained and mentored new staff on front desk operations and customer interaction protocols.
- Monitored lobby area to maintain cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Balanced cash drawer accurately at the end of each shift, ensuring accountability for all transactions processed during work hours.
- Handled sensitive customer information securely, ensuring the protection of personal data while processing payments or updating records.
Daycare Teacher
Wildkitten Den
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental stages.
- Fostered nurturing environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth in children.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate children's progress and address concerns effectively.
- Supervised daily activities ensuring safety and adherence to health regulations.
Special Education Teacher
Morenci Unified School District
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Facilitated communication between families and school resources to promote student success.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored strategies for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance classroom environment and promote inclusive learning experiences.
- Assisted in daily activities, fostering independence and social skills among students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on behavioral and academic developments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Promoted effective communication between students with special needs, their peers, and educators through active listening and clear expression of ideas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morenci High School
Morenci, AZSkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Information protection
- Safety and security procedures
- Team building
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Teacher assistance
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavior improvements
- Motor skills development
- Social integration
- Personal hygiene support
- Special needs
- Student supervision
- Behavioral plan management
- Crisis intervention
- Parental interaction
- Progress monitoring
- Life skills development
- Student advocacy
Timeline
Front Desk Agent
Freeport-McMoRan
01.2018 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Wildkitten Den
01.2016 - 01.2018
Special Education Teacher
Morenci Unified School District
01.2004 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Morenci High School