Yatziri Rojas Mendoza
Phoenix,US
Summary
Dedicated education professional passionate about empowering students to excel academically and personally. Extensive experience with diverse age groups across various educational settings. Skilled at behavior management, classroom organization, instruction, and meeting the individual needs of each student. Committed to fostering a safe, positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
George Gervin Prep Academy
Phoenix, AZ
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment for special education students.
- Developed resource materials to support diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and general education teachers regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson plans and instructional materials for accessibility.
- Developed strong relationships with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students.
- Proctored state and district assessments such as AASA, AZSci, AZELLA and Galileo.
- Maintained all Special Education files accurate and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Took initiatives to enhance digital record-keeping practices, improving accessibility.
- Served as liaison between school administration, faculty members, and students regarding all matters relating to academic records.
RTI Interventionist
Paideia Academy
PHOENIX, Arizona
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual learning styles so that each student could reach his and her full potential.
- Established clear expectations for behavior while fostering a sense of safety within the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, social workers, and parents to assess individual student needs and create appropriate interventions.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching.
- Supported instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning.
- Led small group and individual instructional sessions to reinforce learning concepts and promote academic progress.
- Administered standardized tests.
- 01/2024 - Present
Retail Sales Associate
Melrose
Phoenix
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepared merchandise for display and distribution across sales floor
- Operated cash register to conduct sales of merchandise
- Monitored fitting rooms
- Ensured customer satisfaction.
Call Center Representative
Dynata
Phoenix
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted outbound surveys for political reasons such as ballots, elections, and candidate positions
- Conducted outbound surveys for financial institutions to ensure satisfaction of each bank's clients
- Conducted outbound surveys for medical purposes to collect insurance information, to assist with insurance policies and inform patients of changes and/or offers of medical treatments available
- Skillfully collected information to submit to each company by typing and selecting answers accordingly
- Carefully processed each survey in an effective manner
- Verified each client's information before each survey
- Market Research
Sales Associate
Xi
Tempe
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Skillfully prepared merchandise for distribution and placement across sales floor by pricing and tagging
- Verified all customers received receipts for purchases
- Answered questions regarding store policies and merchandise
- Sourced hard to find items at other store locations to meet customer needs
- Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
Courtesy Clerk
Fry's Food and Drug
Phoenix
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Welcomed customers into the store and helped locate items
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and placed in an attractive manner
- Bagged customer items in an efficient manner using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise
- Helped customers take merchandise out of the store and loaded items into vehicles
- Recommended alternative items when product was out of stock
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management
- Answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing with friendly and knowledgeable responses
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store's positive culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Mountain High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Kindergarten-8th Grade Intervention and Instruction
- K-8 Grade English Language Learners (EL) Instruction and Intervention
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Aide and Support
- Experience in Individualized and Differentiated Instruction
- Data-Driven Analysis And Decision Making
- AZELLA, AASA, AZSCI, NWEA MAP, Galileo and AIMS Administration and Evaluation
- IEP compliance
- Seizure management
- Proficient with Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Proficient in Oral and Written Communication in English and Spanish
- Able to Adapt to New Scenarios and Situations
- Exceptional Organizational and Time-Management Skills
- Able to Delegate Tasks to Manage Workload
- Communication Skills With All Stakeholders in the Educational Environment
- Cash Register Operations and Processing Transactions
- Maintaining documents and records
Certification
- State Of Arizona Paraprofessional Certification
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR/FirstAid Certification
- Seizure First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
George Gervin Prep Academy
06.2024 - 01.2026
RTI Interventionist
Paideia Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Melrose
03.2020 - 09.2020
Call Center Representative
Dynata
07.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Xi
09.2018 - 12.2018
Courtesy Clerk
Fry's Food and Drug
05.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
South Mountain High School