Brenda Ruiz
Paraprofessional
Glendale
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Empower College Prep
11.2021 - Current
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Front Office Administrator
Empower College Prep
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
- Managed high volumes of incoming calls from parents or guardians reporting absences, ensuring proper documentation for each case.
- Assisted in maintaining a positive school environment by participating in disciplinary actions related to attendance issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues, and disciplinary actions.
Cashier
Pei Wei Asian Diner
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Glendale, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Lesson Planning
undefinedCertification
ParaEducator
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Empower College Prep
11.2021 - Current
Front Office Administrator
Empower College Prep
06.2018 - 11.2021
Cashier
Pei Wei Asian Diner
06.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
05.2001 -
ParaEducator
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