Paraeducator at The Learning Zone (2024-09 – Present)
Empowered, supported and connected individuals who are non-speaking or limitedly verbal to the resources they need to actualize a full and healthy communication.
- Guide engaging multidisciplinary lessons tailored to each student's unique, developmental, and communication level.
- Incorporated speech generating devices and high-tech communication systems directly into literacy, math and functional academics.
- Monitor student progress, collect baseline data and celebrate communication and academic milestones of students with moderate to severe disabilities or complex learning needs.
- Partnered closely with SLPs, related service providers, co-teachers, and families to create a unified, supportive learning environment.
Fine Dining/ Event Planning and Service at Sierra Restaurant (2021-09 – 2024-08)
- Demonstrated high standards of financial transactions to ensure a seamless cash flow as a lead server for a multimillion dollar company.
- Exemplified a high level of competency in cultivating customer satisfaction by swiftly resolving conflicts or issues resulting in customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated strong presentation skills by upselling menu items which involved collaborating with the kitchen staff and management to ensure order accuracy and resolve any issues, maintaining a seamless flow of service.
- Multitasked between 200+ guests, while carrying 40 pounds of plates and simultaneously maintaining a professional and organized environment.
- Formally trained 40+ new hires on menu items, company standards, and customer service expectations in order to open a new restaurant and fill positions at current restaurant.
Special Education Teacher/ Special Education Paraeducator at Holly Hills Elementary School (2019-11 – 2021-07)
Special Education: Moderate - Severe (3rd-5th).
- Created and delivered high impact presentations across technology platforms including Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
- Performed one on one coaching with clients that require customized training tailored to individual learning types.
- Developed and implemented a training strategy with corresponding curriculum to achieve the organization's goal.
Volleyball Coach (Middle School, Frosh/Soph, JV2 and JV) at Kent Denver School (2021-03 – 2025-11)
- Collaborated with Athletic Coordinators to enhance the Volleyball programs each year.
- Coached players about proper form, performance-enhancing techniques, and sportsmanship.
- Assisted players with physical setbacks or injuries by offering modified conditioning programs.
- Worked to recruit and retain promising players by promoting a happy and peaceful team community.
- Continuously honored my commitment to the guidelines and mission of the school.
- Hyperfocused on fine details of movements in order to get the best results
Substitute Teacher at Rosedale Union School District (2017-02 – 2019-10)
Special Education: Moderate - Severe, Mild - Moderate, (K-2nd). Learning Center: (K- 6th).
Waitress Hostess at Slice Of Italy (2013-03 – 2015-07)
- Coordinated with the waitstaff, kitchen and managers to ensure each guest was assigned and satisfied with their service.
- Coordinated 50-100 reservations per shift through phone and email, while simultaneously creating the restaurant's first host program.
- Enhance the customer experience by selecting seating to optimize service and customer preferences.
- Manage the takeout order process from end to end, from logging and receiving to processing and completing payment.
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed.
