Yasmin S. Escalante
Arlington,VA
Summary
An independent worker with a reputation as a resourceful analytical person who uses initiative and organizational skills to get the job done. A comprehensive working knowledge of various computer applications including Google Docs, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Synergy. Regarded as a competent team member who is always prepared to go the extra mile. Goal-oriented, 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. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. 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 a multitasker. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
- Collect and confirm attendance with staff through Synergy. Make and mail attendance letters to parents regarding the student’s attendance.
- Sign in and provide information needed for school substitutes.
- Answer phones calls related to summer school and attendance and communicate with parents regarding the attendance of student.
- Take inventory and distribute of school materials needed for summer school.
- Ability to manage and support Communication and mailings to families as needed under the supervision of the summer school administrator.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
EL Resource Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
10.2000 - Current
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts. Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised roles playing methods.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Supervise students in the classroom, halls, playground, cafeteria, gymnasium, and on field trips. Instructed LEP students and planned lessons for newcomers in small groups.
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students. Grade homework, tests, and compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices. Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment materials, to prevent injuries and damage. Observe students' performance and record data to assess their progress.
- Organize and label materials. Display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye level and perceptual skills. Supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as biographies, charts, and graphs or simplify material to LEP students.
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, second language students. Assist teachers and staff with translation for Spanish speaking parents during IEP meetings. Translated report cards and letters for classroom teachers.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
- Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised roles playing methods
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Supervise students in the classroom, halls, playground, cafeteria, gymnasium, and on field trips
- Instructed EL students and planned lessons for newcomers in small groups
- Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
- Grade homework, tests, and compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment materials, to prevent injuries and damage
- Observe students' performance and record data to assess their progress
- Organize and label materials
- Display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye level and perceptual skills
- Supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as biographies, charts, and graphs or simplify material to LEP students
- Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, second language students
- Assist teachers and staff with translation for Spanish speaking parents during IEP meetings
- Translated report cards and letters for classroom teachers
- Assistant during summer school for middle school
- Collect and confirm attendance with staff through Synergy
- Make and mail attendance letters to parents regarding the student’s attendance
- Sign in and provide information needed for school substitutes
- Answer phones calls related to summer school and attendance and communicate with parents regarding the attendance of student
- Take inventory and distribute of school materials needed for summer school
- Ability to manage and support Communication and mailings to families as needed under the supervision of the summer school administrator.
Education
Junior - Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VAAssociates - Social Science Teacher Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2020
Associates - Liberal Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2020
Paraprofessional Certified -
Paraprofessional Certification
Arlington, Virginia06.2004
CLEP Certification in Spanish -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA1994
High School Diploma - High School
T. C. Williams H.S
Alexandria, VA06.1994
Skills
- To set up meetings with their child's classroom teacher
- Translate to Spanish-speaking parents during IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year
- Paraprofessional Certification
- A comprehensive working knowledge of various computer applications including
- Google Docs, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Synergy
- Experience with special-needs children
- Managing classrooms for diverse populations
- To set up meetings with educators or staff members
- Independent worker with a reputation as a resourceful analytical person who uses initiative and organizational skills to get the job done
- Classroom management
- Standardized Testing
- Test Proctor
- Clerical Work
- Translate from English to Spanish
- Regarded as a competent team member who is always prepared to go the extra mile
Additional Information
- Experience with translating, report cards, notes, and letters in Spanish for parents who are not fluent or speak English. I have worked as an administrative assistant for Kenmore and Dorothy Hamm summer school offices. I can answer phones, assist parents, students, staff, and any secretarial task that is given. Acting as a support to the teacher when working in a group setting. Working in the supervision and guidance of senior teaching staff in a busy and exciting school. Contributing to the delivery of teaching and tutorials and providing personal academic support and mentoring for a group of students.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
EL Resource Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
10.2000 - Current
Junior - Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS)
George Mason University
Associates - Social Science Teacher Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Associates - Liberal Arts
Northern Virginia Community College
Paraprofessional Certified -
Paraprofessional Certification
CLEP Certification in Spanish -
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma - High School
T. C. Williams H.S
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