Trianna Garza
Edinburg,TX
Summary
I am a motivated worker seeking a long-term position where I can apply my communication skills and compassion to become a partner with the talented team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
De La Vina Elementary
08.2021 - Current
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
Americorps member
Child Fund International
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducting small group SEL group sessions
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Opthalmic Assistant
The Eye Institute of Corpus Christi
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Completed patient histories by asking probing questions about family medical conditions, past ocular history and previous surgical procedures
- Checked vision fields, refraction and other vision markers before patient met with ophthalmologist
- Kept examination rooms, clinical areas and equipment clean and patient-ready
- Tested patients' visual fields and ocular motility and completed full patient work-ups
- Dilated patients' eyes and administered prescribed treatments
- Collected essential medical information and documented data in EHR platform.
Scribe/Technician/Surgery Coordinator
Edinburg Eye Clinic
07.2014 - 11.2018
- Responsible for recording past medical history, chief complaint, vision check and ocular pressure check, and also any special tests doctor order like visual fields or OCTS
- Assisting the doctor in examinations, transcribing prescriptions and translating for Spanish speaking patients
- Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Site Manager
Communities In Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.
Surgery Coordinator
Edinburg Vision Center
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Scheduled surgical procedures for patients by reviewing surgeon schedules
- Arranged and scheduled post-operative visits during appropriate timeframe after surgery
- Obtained signatures and collected completed pre-operative consent and HIPAA forms from patients
- Educated patients on at-home surgery preparation requirements and post-operative care process.
Opthalmic Technician
Dr.Beardleys
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history and operated ophthalmic equipment
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status
- Interacted with eye care providers to facilitate patient treatment goals
- Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses.
Education
Bachelors in Social Work -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2023
Associates Social Work -
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX01.2020
Medical Assistant Certification -
Southern Careers Institute Inc
Pharr, TX05.2015
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records
- Bilingual
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Microsoft Word
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Supervising Student Activities
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Teacher Assistance
- Games and manipulatives
- Implementing proactive interventions that address social, emotional learning
Timeline
Site Manager
Communities In Schools
07.2023 - Current
Americorps member
Child Fund International
01.2023 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
De La Vina Elementary
08.2021 - Current
Opthalmic Assistant
The Eye Institute of Corpus Christi
07.2019 - 02.2020
Scribe/Technician/Surgery Coordinator
Edinburg Eye Clinic
07.2014 - 11.2018
Surgery Coordinator
Edinburg Vision Center
06.2012 - 01.2014
Opthalmic Technician
Dr.Beardleys
08.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelors in Social Work -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associates Social Work -
South Texas College
Medical Assistant Certification -
Southern Careers Institute Inc
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