Nidia Balli

Teacher Assistant offering background in education. Hands on experience in lesson planning, individual and group instruction and classroom management. Accomplished in helping students develop skills and knowledge needed to fulfill their educational approach.

SPED Paraprofessional - HCISD - Harlingen, TX

(2021-12)

Work as a full time SpedPara in the classroom. I assist the teacher on a daily basis. I am also CPI certified with HCISD Behavioral students.

• Support the teacher with making copies
• Assist with the students with their daily tasks
• Transport the students to their designated areas, PE, Special Programs, Music class
• Assist them with bathroom duties, making sure they are changed
• Assist the students with their iPads, materials, visuals and manipulatives

Teacher Assistant - Southwest Key - Brownsville, TX

(2017-03 - 2020-09)

Work as a full time Teacher Assistant in Education Dept. I assist teachers on a daily basis with substituting the class, ETO Touchpoints, Discharges, Case Summaries and ISP's, also uploading to UAC Portal.

• Make copies for the class
• Administer group standardized tests and informal and formal assessments
• Communicate expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals
• Adapt lesson plans and classroom work to meet students individual needs

Youth Care Worker - Casa Rio Grande Southwest Key - San Benito, TX

(2013-06 - 2017-03)

Youth care duties included assisted clients in understanding their available options and helped them select the right service plans for their needs. I worked in the Transportation Hub as needed for Flights; escorted minors to various cities. Assisted taking minors to their designated areas.

Supervision at all times which included Education dept, Recreational Areas, PE, and cafeteria. Worked as a Vocational teacher and taught the basics of Sewing on a machine, parts, etc. Activities with the minors.

• Assist clients in understanding their available options and service plans
• Work in the Transportation Hub for flights
• Escort minors to various cities
• Provide supervision at Education dept, Recreational Areas, PE, and cafeteria
• Teach basics of sewing on a machine and parts
• Conduct activities with the minors
• Effectively communicate with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of minors/children

Driver - Rehab Tech - San Benito, TX

(2010-02 - 2012-06)

Worked as a rehab tech with Occupational, Physical Therapist, and Speech, with children. I assisted with activities, helping with the therapy sessions. I also was a driver assigned to take some children back to their homes, school etc.

• Assist with activities and therapy sessions
• Work with Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapists
• Drive children to their homes and school

Attendant - United Healthcare - Harlingen, TX

(2003-06 - 2010-06)

Assisted my mother in everyday tasks, worked at her home to help her with the everyday chores. Picked her up from Adult Day care at times to take her home. Checked her glucose everyday; made sure she was doing fine.

• Assist in everyday tasks
• Help with everyday chores
• Pick up from Adult Day care
• Check glucose daily

Receptionist - Realty Link USA - San Benito, TX

(1998-01 - 2000-06)

Worked as a Receptionist at a Real Estate Company.

• Arrange schedules for management to meet with clients and business partners
• Compose, send, receive, and distribute correspondence through letters and emails
• Handle customer questions and complaints with professional courtesy

High school diploma - Basic Courses - Texas State Technical College Harlingen (1994 - 1996)

High school diploma - Basic Courses - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (1991 - 1992)

High school diploma - Harlingen High School (1987-08 - 1990-06)

High school diploma - Information Management Technology - South Texas Training Center