Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Technology Tools for The Paraprofesional
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Veronica E. Cortes

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Goal-oriented Teacher assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 19-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Teacher Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

HISD
08.2002 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance

Havana, University
Havana, Cuba
07.1993

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Class Coordination
  • State CDE Approved Paraprofessional
  • Small Group Support and Assistance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Group and Individual Instruction

Certification

  • The Role of the Paraprofessional.
  • Classroom Management for the Paraprofessional.
  • Reading in the Elementary, Middle and High School Classroom.
  • Writing in the Elementary, Middle and High School Classroom.

Technology Tools for The Paraprofesional

I have learned how to create Power Point and Excel program.

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

HISD
08.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance

Havana, University
Veronica E. Cortes