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Valerie Garcia

Bronx,NY

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
  • Directed administrative operations and generated essential 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
  • 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. Providing emergency care and treatment as required.

Education

New York City Department of Education

Teaching Fellows Program
New York, NY
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Lehman College of The City University of New York
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
  • Proficient in crisis intervention support and de-escalation techniques
  • CPR and First Aid

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

New York City Department of Education

Teaching Fellows Program

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