Quicha Jimenez
San Juan
Summary
Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional devises successful student strategies and manages classroom activities. Offers advanced qualifications combined with understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities. . Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
International Leadership Of Texas
North Richland
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
- Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
Administrative Assistant
MS Data Solution
Allen
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Prepared expense reports on behalf of executives in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored progress on projects assigned by upper management.
- Executed record filing systems to improve document management and organization.
- Instituted new employee training procedures to reduce onboarding process time length.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
- Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
Deli Team Leader
Walmart Supercenter
Hurst
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
Final Visual Inspector
Schott Pharmaceutical Systems
Lebanon
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Reported test results to inform management and improve production processes.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
Training Coordinator Assistant
Jc penny
San Juan
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Supported onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Participated and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
Technical Institute of Puerto Rico
PR05.2009
Skills
- Bilingual : Native spanish speaking , riding and reading
- Communication : Costumer service skills, deal with international and external costumers at all levels in person , by phone and email to ensure successful communication through active lessening and thoughtful questions
- Team Player : Enjoy sharing knowledge and encouraging of others to archive specific team goals
- Planning and Organizing : Planning and organizational skills that balance work , team support and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Special Needs
- Transition Planning
- IEP Goals
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- IEP Compliance
- Life Skills Development
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPI Crisis Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- TBSI Texas Behavioral Support Training
- 23-24 FERPA Student Records
- 23-24 Suicide Prevention
- 23-24 Bullying Prevention for Administrators, Teachers and Staff
- 23-24 Cybersecurity
- 23-24 Bloodborne Pathogens
- 23-23 Sexual Harassment
- 23-24 Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse & Maltreatment of Children
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
International Leadership Of Texas
08.2022 - 12.2023
Administrative Assistant
MS Data Solution
07.2019 - 08.2022
Deli Team Leader
Walmart Supercenter
09.2017 - 06.2019
Final Visual Inspector
Schott Pharmaceutical Systems
10.2013 - 12.2016
Training Coordinator Assistant
Jc penny
01.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Business Administration -
Technical Institute of Puerto Rico
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