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Ivette Castro

Tolleson,Arizona

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Focused Lead Teacher skilled in developing age-based curricula, assessing child development and maintaining accurate student records. Compassionate and kind professional motivated to enhance learning experiences and create stimulating, fun environment. Committed to helping students develop passion for learning.

Professional educational support specialist prepared for role by providing individualized attention to students in educational settings. Proven ability to assist in creating supportive and effective learning environments. Highly collaborative team player known for adaptability and achieving positive outcomes.

Experienced educational professional prepared to provide one-on-one support. Proven ability to foster collaborative environment and adapt to changing needs. Strong skills in communication, patience, and empathy. Reliable and focused on achieving meaningful results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

One-on-One Paraprofessional

Freeman Fine Arts Academy
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning styles and accessibility requirements of each student.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one coaching.
  • Supported students'' emotional well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Documented student progress through regular assessments, data collection, and detailed notes.
  • Improved student behavior and classroom engagement by establishing clear expectations and consistent routines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information regarding students'' diagnoses, family situations, and academic struggles.
  • Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized support and accommodations.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Lead Teacher

Sunrise Preschool
07.2023 - Current
  • Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

Invoice Associate

SanMar
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed data import, scanning or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.
  • Performed data import, scanning or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.

Picker Packer

SanMar
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations and floors to promote operational productivity.
  • Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Isolated damaged items to predefined marked area to report to supervisors.

Cashier

Filiberto's Mexican Food
04.2013 - 07.2017
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.

Education

Graduation Aliance
Salt Lake, NM
05-2022

Skills

  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Hour Tracking
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Safety Awareness
  • Childcare Requirements
  • Child Development
  • Activity Planning
  • Emotional support
  • Data collection
  • Social skills development
  • Health and safety
  • Documentation and reporting

References

References available upon request.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

One-on-One Paraprofessional

Freeman Fine Arts Academy
07.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

Sunrise Preschool
07.2023 - Current

Invoice Associate

SanMar
03.2021 - 08.2022

Picker Packer

SanMar
03.2021 - 08.2022

Cashier

Filiberto's Mexican Food
04.2013 - 07.2017

Graduation Aliance
Ivette Castro