Vanessa Maria Cardenas
South Houston
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and student engagement skills. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
2022.01 - Current
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- 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.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Executive Assistant
South Texas Sheet Metal
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
Teacher's Aide
St. Augustine Catholic School
2019.08 - 2020.12
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 19 children.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
South Houston, Texas 05.2019
Skills
- Document Filing and Retrieval
- Appointment Setting
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Social Media Knowledge
- Administration Management
- Financial Services
- Self Starter
- Information Confidentiality
- Meeting Agenda Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Mail Handling
- Reports and Financial Statements
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Bookkeeping
- Materials Development
- Curriculum Development
- Activity Planning
- Field Trip Monitoring
- Organization and Planning
- Classroom Management
- Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
2022.01 - Current
Executive Assistant
South Texas Sheet Metal
2021.06 - 2021.09
Substitute Paraprofessional
Pasadena Independent School District
2021.01 - 2021.05
Teacher's Aide
St. Augustine Catholic School
2019.08 - 2020.12
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
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