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Valerie Garcia

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Dedicated and passionate paraprofessional eager to transition into a teaching role through the Teaching Fellow Program. Developing skills and knowledge to further foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, by utilizing innovative teaching methods, and empowering students to reach their full potential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

P.S. 86X The Kingsbridge Heights School
01.2022 - Current
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments
  • Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students age [5] to [12].

Deck Coordinator

Asphaltgreen Upper Eastside
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed administrative processes and prepared key reports and documentation
  • Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives
  • Collected and organized documents and supplies.

Life Guard Supervisor

Asphaltgreen
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Completed shift reports
  • Monitored and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback to ensure compliance with lifeguard regulations.

Instructor

Asphalt Green Upper Eastside
12.2016 - 04.2022
  • Led swimmer instructional lessons with participants of varying ages to share optimal swim techniques and build strength.

Lifeguard

Asphalt Green Upper Eastside
12.2013 - 04.2020
  • Implement all rules and guidelines for the Safety and well-being of all patrons in and around the swimming pool area
  • Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
06.2023

Spanish Medical Interpreter Program -

Laguardia Community College
Queens, NY
2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Art

Borough Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
06.2018

Skills

    • Bilingual English & Spanish
      • ASL Elementary Level

Certification

Teaching Assistant, Level I, 01/01/2023

Timeline

Paraprofessional

P.S. 86X The Kingsbridge Heights School
01.2022 - Current

Deck Coordinator

Asphaltgreen Upper Eastside
09.2021 - 04.2022

Life Guard Supervisor

Asphaltgreen
10.2020 - 04.2022

Instructor

Asphalt Green Upper Eastside
12.2016 - 04.2022

Lifeguard

Asphalt Green Upper Eastside
12.2013 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lehman College of The City University of New York

Spanish Medical Interpreter Program -

Laguardia Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Art

Borough Manhattan Community College
Valerie Garcia