Yuridia Davalos
Honolulu
Summary
Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department of Defense
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events
- Plan, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth
- Prepare and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements
- Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies
- Explain program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members
- Use designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards
- Ensure assigned area maintain standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent
- Complete training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Head Start Teacher
The Improvement Association
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Planned and implemented learning for children ages 3-5 years, including their understanding of early math, literary, social-emotional skills, and science skills
- Provided individual, small and large group instruction to students based on children's individual developmental level
- Worked in collaboration with parents to assist children in reaching their full potential
- Provided routine care for children, appropriate practices and curriculum were implemented, and created a play-based learning environment to meet children's individual needs
- Served as classroom manager and supervised classroom aides
- Adhered to all policy and procedures regulated by Virginia State Licensing and Head Start Federal Standards to prevent health hazards and ensure the safety of children
- Completed and reported on developmental screening/assessment through family conferences, home visits, and staff meetings
- Assisted in the preparation of documentation for local agency, state licensing, and federal Head Start Performance Standards
- Developed systems to safeguard the health and safety of the children
- Developed room arrangements to facilitate a variety of experiences to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Planed activities to involve parents in the center
- Created newsletter articles and prepared a calendar of activities.
Dual Language Consultant
The Improvement Association
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided comprehensive services to children and families who have English as a second language and are Dual Language Learners
- Provided verbal translation for children and families who are not English proficient
- Administered screening and assessment to children and families in their primary language
- Accompanied staff on home visits and/or parent meetings to effectively communicated with parents
- Identified resources for DLL children and families
- Provided support and recommendations to program staff to encourage respect for cultural diversity
- Attended training and networking opportunities to remain abreast of cultural diversity and associated resources
- Ensured that all literature was provided to families in their primary language
- Served as the agency's liaison and advocated for DLL community
- Collaborated with school divisions and other community organizations to ensure that children and families were receiving services equivalent to non-DLL families.
ELL Tutor/ Spanish Teacher High School Level
Dinwiddie School District
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided individualized, small group, or in-class instruction to students in high school and middle school using effective, research based materials and activities designed to meet a student's language needs
- Worked on the language needs of the ELL students
- Assisted in maintaining student records
- Helped students to improve their reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English
- Teaching courses, answering students building confidence, preparing students for exams and monitor their progress
- Provided a nurturing learning environment for students and ensuring students achieved significant improvements in their productivity
- Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes
- Conducted research on teaching methods, materials, and language games
- Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations
- Organized feedback sessions with students about their progress and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students
- Organized fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Dinwiddie School District
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted lead teacher with planning, development, and implementation of instructional, behavioral, and therapeutic activities
- Participated as a member of staff team addressing the education process of students and meeting their needs
- Interacted with children, teaching children numbers, colors, shapes, literacy skills, and evaluated children's social development and physical well-being
- Reinforced instructional activities with children and supervised children during centers, activities, and naptime
- Cleaned and sanitized toys, furniture, mats, and other materials daily
- Supervised children during naptime, activities, outdoor play, and centers
- Prepared communication folders between home and school
- Performed daily meal count and help children set up their meals.
Paraprofessional
Colonial Heights School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
- As a paraprofessional my duties were maintained confidentiality, respect the legal and human rights of students and families, follow district policies for the health and safety of students, understand roles and responsibilities of the educational staff, follow the directions of teachers and other supervisors, follow the chain of command for administrative procedures, demonstrated dependability, integrity, respect of student differences and other standards of ethical conduct, and demonstrate a willingness to participate in training activities to improve performance
- Some of the skills I have accomplish are being calm, organized, team player, creative, positive attitude, and understanding the variety of needs of children with special needs within the school and classroom environment including physical, sensory, social, and emotional needs.
Teacher's Aide
Silver Valley Unified School District
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted children with special needs and challenging behaviors
- Assisted children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, field trips, and gymnasium
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Maintained student's safety at all times
- The skills I gained are great communication skills with, students, families, teachers, and other staff members, interpersonal skills, patience, resourcefulness, creative, team player, and compassionate to student's needs
- Assisted students to meet their IEP goals as directed by the special education teacher
- Monitored classroom activities to maintain a safe and positive learning environment
- Assisted teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals and small group of students
- Monitored and reported student progress
- Administered a variety of tests
- Performed clerical duties such as operating classroom and office equipment including, copy machines and computers
- Provided support to the teacher by setting up work areas and creating lesson plans.
Noon Duty /AVID Tutor/ Instructional Aide
Silver Valley Unified School District
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Noon Duty: Assist school staff in the safety and wellbeing of students during lunch break, cleaned and sanitized tables and chairs
- AVID Tutor: Assist Avid teacher and provide academic support via tutorial assistance to students
- Be positive role models to the students
- Encourage high academic achievements
- Motivate students to continue in college courses of study throughout high school
- Discuss students' achievement with teacher
- Perform other duties as directed by teacher, including leading group discussions, and grading AVID notebooks and Cornell notes.
Medical Assistant
Health Care Partners
04.2000 - 12.2003
- I worked with specialist like: Podiatrist, Neurologist, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatologist, Ophthalmologist/ Optometrist, Internal Medicine, and Immediate Care Center
- I administered Medical Insurance Billing (CPT/ ICD9), bookkeeping, patient charting, telephone and appointment scheduling
- Computer programs used in this job included: Word 7, Microsoft Office, Medisoft and IDX to type reports and medical statements
- I would also performed clinical skills such as: Vital Signs (body temperature, pulse, rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate.), Bandaging, First Aid, EKG, Physical Therapy, Urinalysis, Venipunctures, Instrument Prep., Trey Set-ups, Injections, Patient Assisting, Ear lavage, and CPR Certified
- Performed According to the laws and guidance of OSHA and HIPAA
- Reviewed and collected patient's insurance, medical records, and information
- Provided information to patients and staff members regarding clinic policies, location, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree -
The University Of Arizona Global Campus
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Barstow community college
Technical or occupational certificate -
Wagner Training Institute
Technical or occupational certificate -
Csi Bryman College
High school diploma or equivalent -
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High school
Some college (no degree) -
Cochise College
06.2016
Some college (no degree) -
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
12.2006
Skills
- Program Evaluations
- Collaboration and Relationships
- Developmental Care
- Issue Resolution
- Team Interaction
- Planning Activities
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Writing and Verbal Communication
- Safety and Health Modeling
- Activity Implementation
Languages
Spanish
References
Travis Ridley, North Elementary School - Colonial Heights, Principle, 18045243430, travis_ridley@colonialhts.net Lauri West, North Elementary School - Colonial Heights, SPED teacher, 18045243430, lauri_west@colonialhts.net Tracy Michalek, The Improvement Association, Head Start Supervisor, 1804-720-3009, tirvin@impassoc.org Rufus Tyler, The Improvement Association, Executive Director, 434-634-2490, rtyler@impassoc.org RonKeisha Kelly, The Improvement Association, Head Start Director, 434-634-2490, kkelly@impassoc.org Jane Carter, The Improvement Association, Head Start Teacher Assistant, 1804-720-7331, carterjane1954@gmail.com
Timeline
Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant
Department of Defense
09.2023 - Current
Head Start Teacher
The Improvement Association
08.2022 - 08.2023
ELL Tutor/ Spanish Teacher High School Level
Dinwiddie School District
02.2022 - 05.2022
Dual Language Consultant
The Improvement Association
01.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Paraprofessional
Dinwiddie School District
05.2021 - 02.2022
Paraprofessional
Colonial Heights School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
Teacher's Aide
Silver Valley Unified School District
09.2018 - 03.2019
Noon Duty /AVID Tutor/ Instructional Aide
Silver Valley Unified School District
02.2017 - 03.2018
Medical Assistant
Health Care Partners
04.2000 - 12.2003
Bachelor's degree -
The University Of Arizona Global Campus
Associate's degree - Early Childhood Education
Barstow community college
Technical or occupational certificate -
Wagner Training Institute
Technical or occupational certificate -
Csi Bryman College
High school diploma or equivalent -
Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High school
Some college (no degree) -
Cochise College
Some college (no degree) -
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
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