Patricia L Garcia
Ault
Summary
Dedicated SPED Para Professional with expertise in special needs support, behavior management, and individualized instruction. Committed to fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Para Professional
Eaton School District
Eaton
08.2022 - Current
- Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities to enhance engagement and learning.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Facilitated personalized accommodations and extra assistance to meet individual educational needs.
- Monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate actions and social skills.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted with transitioning students between activities throughout the day.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance support strategies.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Cleaner/Owner
CCG CLEANING SERVICES
Ault
06.2019 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in residential and commercial spaces for CCG Cleaning Services.
- Operated vacuums and floor polishers to maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Performed detailed dusting, mopping, and sanitizing to ensure hygienic environments.
- Managed time to consistently meet client schedules and exceed service expectations.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Collected trash from floors within hallways, bathrooms and work areas.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Sanitized high-traffic areas and equipment to ensure safe, hygienic environments.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
Appointment Scheduler
Banner Healthcare
Greeley
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Scheduled patient appointments using electronic health record systems.
- Communicated with patients to confirm and reschedule appointments effectively.
- Handled incoming calls and inquiries to facilitate efficient appointment scheduling.
- Maintained accurate patient records for efficient appointment tracking.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to improve patient experience during scheduling interactions.
- Assisted in scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments for patients.
- Performed follow up calls to confirm scheduled appointments.
- Provided clear instructions to patients regarding their upcoming visits.
- Answered incoming calls from potential new patients and existing patient inquiries.
- Confirmed insurance information to ensure accurate appointment booking.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information.
Cashier
Sinclair Gas Station
Eaton
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the gas station.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Managed cash register operations, including balancing drawers at shift end.
- Handled fuel pump transactions, verifying proper payment methods for customers.
- Monitored inventory levels, notifying management of product shortages promptly.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Greeted customers and addressed inquiries about products and services to provide exceptional service.
- Completed additional responsibilities designated by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members on cash register operations and customer service to promote team efficiency.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Education
GED -
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO04-1999
Skills
- Special needs support
- Adapted curriculum
- Individualized instruction
- Behavior management
- Learning accommodations
- Classroom organization
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
SPED Para Professional
Eaton School District
08.2022 - Current
Appointment Scheduler
Banner Healthcare
07.2021 - 06.2022
Cleaner/Owner
CCG CLEANING SERVICES
06.2019 - Current
Cashier
Sinclair Gas Station
07.2014 - 06.2019
GED -
Aims Community College