Yessica Ruvalcaba
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Avondale Elementary School District
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Assistant Teacher
ChildCare Careers
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Optician
Sears Optical
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
- Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
- Confirmed quality control standards were met for all eyewear and contact lenses.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
- Verified and updated patient records promptly to guarantee accurate prescription information.
- Contacted patients when eyeglasses or contact lenses arrived in store and assisted with final fitting.
- Discussed optimal lens, coating, and frame recommendations with customers to meet individual needs.
Receptionist
Kut And Beauty
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Montebello High School
06.2010
Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Afterschool Programs
- Individual Student Assistance
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Organization and Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Avondale Elementary School District
02.2020 - 05.2022
Assistant Teacher
ChildCare Careers
10.2019 - 02.2020
Optician
Sears Optical
02.2016 - 09.2019
Receptionist
Kut And Beauty
08.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
Montebello High School
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