Abby Espinosa
Frederick
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Altus Primary School
08.2023 - Current
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Increased parent engagement in their children''s education by participating in parent-teacher conferences and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Organized and led practice, research, and lab assignments.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
School Age Program Assistant
Altus Airforce Base
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing curriculum for the School Age Program, focusing on age-appropriate learning materials and activities.
- Supported students'' academic progress by providing individualized tutoring and homework assistance in various subjects.
- Elevated overall program effectiveness by continually seeking feedback from parents, students, and staff members to identify areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, progress, and behavior for accurate reporting to school administrators.
- Improved overall program quality through ongoing professional development workshops and training sessions attended regularly.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment by implementing positive behavior management strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
- Implemented creative arts projects that encouraged self-expression while also building fine motor skills in students.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being through empathetic listening and providing guidance when faced with personal challenges or conflicts among peers.
- Promoted positive relationships among peers by facilitating mentorship opportunities between older and younger students within the program.
- Facilitated open communication between parents, staff members, and students to ensure a cohesive after-school experience.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into the after-school program.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Tillman County Law Enforcement Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
- Maintained high levels of situational awareness during emergency situations, allowing for quick adjustments and accurate updates to responding units as needed.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
- Mitigated potential risks during crisis situations by calmly gathering pertinent information from callers and relaying it accurately to responding units.
- Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene.
- Developed strong relationships with first responder teams through regular communication and mutual respect during emergency situations.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Supported public safety initiatives by actively participating in community outreach events and sharing valuable information with local residents.
- Assisted in the development of new training programs for incoming 911 Emergency Dispatchers to enhance performance levels.
Teachers Assistant
Altus Elementary School
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Beauty Consultant Sales Representative
Ulta
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Enhanced customer experience by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment.
- Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations.
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding client needs before making tailored suggestions.
- Designed eye-catching merchandise displays that attracted attention from potential customers passing by the store.
- Stayed informed of industry trends and new products, ensuring expert knowledge for customers seeking advice.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently, preventing stockouts and overstock situations while maximizing sales opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with all safety protocols concerning cosmetics storage conditions.
- Conducted makeup application lessons for clients, increasing their confidence in using the products purchased.
- Hosted successful in-store events to showcase new products and boost overall sales revenue.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
No Degree - Elementary Education
Cameron University
Lawton, OKHigh School Diploma -
Frederick High School
Frederick, OK06.2020
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Classroom Organization
- IEP familiarity
- CPR and First Aid
- Special Education
- Teacher Assistance
- Computer Skills
- Student Supervision
- Student Health and Safety
- Documentation
- Behavior improvements
- Activity Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Technology
- IEP compliance
- Schedule Management
- Safety understanding
- Child Development
- Individual Student Assistance
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Lesson Planning
- Creating Visual Displays
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Altus Primary School
08.2023 - Current
School Age Program Assistant
Altus Airforce Base
02.2023 - Current
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Tillman County Law Enforcement Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Teachers Assistant
Altus Elementary School
08.2021 - 09.2022
Beauty Consultant Sales Representative
Ulta
10.2020 - 03.2021
No Degree - Elementary Education
Cameron University
High School Diploma -
Frederick High School
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