Vanessa Baez
Burlingame,California
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian Assistant
Sequoia Union High School District
Woodside, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Maintained circulation desk for lending periodicals and books to patrons.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
Paraprofessional II
Sequoia Union High School District
Menlo Atherton, Ca
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Family Engagement School Coordinator
Notre Dame Mission Volunteer AmeriCorps
Redwood City, CA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Instructional Aide
Burlingame School District
Burlingame, CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
School Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club Of The Peninsula
East Palo Alto, CA
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2013
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2023
Skills
- Collaboration
- Clear Public Speaking
- Empathy and Patience
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Bilingual-Moderate Level
Gardening
Enjoy collecting and growing plants. Gardening is an activity that's good for both the mind and body, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Timeline
Librarian Assistant
Sequoia Union High School District
07.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional II
Sequoia Union High School District
09.2017 - 07.2019
Family Engagement School Coordinator
Notre Dame Mission Volunteer AmeriCorps
08.2016 - 06.2017
Instructional Aide
Burlingame School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
School Coordinator
Boys And Girls Club Of The Peninsula
07.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Notre Dame De Namur University
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
Notre Dame De Namur University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Notre Dame De Namur University