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TaKeesha Ortiz

La Junta

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and customer service, notably at East Otero School District. Proven ability to foster positive environments and enhance student engagement through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in crisis intervention and cash handling, consistently ensuring safety and satisfaction in diverse settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

East Otero School District
04.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Direct Support Professional

Inspiration Field
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Cashier

Safeway
05.2017 - 05.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Teachers Aide

Bent County Early Learning Center
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences, providing valuable input on strategies to support student growth at home.
  • Served as a mentor to new teacher aides by sharing best practices for supporting both teachers and students in achieving success.
  • Assisted teachers with administrative tasks such as photocopying worksheets or grading papers efficiently without compromising quality feedback.
  • Supported teachers in creating differentiated instruction materials, catering to diverse learning needs.

Cashier

Taco Bell
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Junta Jr/sr High School
La Junta, CO

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Positive attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Customer engagement
  • Honest and dependable

Timeline

Paraprofessional

East Otero School District
04.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Inspiration Field
05.2020 - 12.2021

Cashier

Safeway
05.2017 - 05.2020

Teachers Aide

Bent County Early Learning Center
11.2016 - 05.2017

Cashier

Taco Bell
05.2016 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

La Junta Jr/sr High School

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