Shalimar Acosta-Aguayo
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Chicago Public Schools, excelling in student supervision and safety protocols. Proven ability to communicate effectively and support students with special needs. Certified in first aid, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Aide
Chicago public school
Chicago
01.2023 - Current
- Supported students with special needs, facilitating smooth transport to and from school.
- Monitored student behavior, fostering a safe and respectful environment.
- Monitored students during route to maintain bus safety.
- Assisted students during boarding and disembarking from school buses.
- Communicated with drivers to resolve student concerns, ensuring effective transportation.
- Administered first aid and emergency assistance during transport.
Lunchroom Attendant
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Served breakfast and lunch to students and staff in a timely manner.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, and other hot and cold meals.
- Managed disruptive student behaviors effectively to create a positive lunchroom environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of lunchroom facilities and dining areas.
- Ensured cleanliness of lunchroom facilities and dining areas to promote a hygienic dining experience.
- Guided students in meal selection and dietary preferences to ensure satisfaction and adherence to dietary needs.
- Assisted students with meal selection and dietary preferences.
- Sanitized dining areas and workspaces to uphold health and safety standards.
- Prepared ingredients for cooks before meal preparation.
Care Room Attendant
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored and recorded temperatures of students entering classroom to ensure health and safety.
- Contacted parents of students showing symptoms to inform them about health protocols. if they showed possible symptoms of COVID.
- Entered information into the Chicago Public Schools database if the student presented possible COVID symptoms.
Lab Technician
Peryam & Kroll Research
Chicago
07.2014 - 04.2022
- Assisted in setup of computer systems for research purposes.
- Distributed food and liquid samples to participants for research studies.
- Translated documents and conversations to facilitate communication in Spanish.
- Assisted over 100 customers.
- Cleaned, maintained, and prepared supplies and work areas to ensure efficient operations.
Security Officer
Air Serv
Chicago
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Verified passenger and employee identification at entry points.
- Guided lost passengers to their designated gates for boarding.
- Accompanied and monitored guests and employees to ensure safety.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kelvyn Park High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Student supervision
- Child care assistance
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency response
- Health and safety
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Communication support
- PowerPoint
Certification
Food Handlers Certificate, 03/31/23
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Lunchroom Attendant
Chicago Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bus Aide
Chicago public school
01.2023 - Current
Care Room Attendant
Chicago Public Schools
04.2022 - 06.2023
Lab Technician
Peryam & Kroll Research
07.2014 - 04.2022
Security Officer
Air Serv
01.2008 - 06.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kelvyn Park High School