Amber Vasquez
Brighton
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with extensive experience in educational and workforce development settings, notably at Prairie View High School. Excelled in delivering personalized support and fostering positive outcomes through behavior management and curriculum understanding. Proven ability in crisis management and bilingual communication, enhancing productivity and safety in diverse environments. Achieved significant improvements in student and employee engagement and performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Prairie View High School
11.2018 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Work Floor Supervisor
North Metro Community Services
10.2014 - 03.2018
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of obtaining a job.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to employees, delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Drove a box truck to different locations to pick up paper for sorting and recycling.
- Took daily notes on individuals work progress
- Used a forklift to move compacted paper for recycling pick up.
Education
No Degree -
Empire Beauty School
Thornton, CO08-2014
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Brighton, CO05-2010
Skills
- CPI and CPR Certified
- Classroom support
- IEP compliance
- Curriculum understanding
- Behavior management
- Crisis management
- Computer skills
- Social support
Accomplishments
Awarded CO-CABE Bilingual Secondary Paraeducator of the Year 2023
I supported students in various after school activates from band, theater, cheerleading, and football manager.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Prairie View High School
11.2018 - Current
Work Floor Supervisor
North Metro Community Services
10.2014 - 03.2018
No Degree -
Empire Beauty School
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
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