Alejandra Ortiz Lopez
Sterling
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record at Bi-County Special Education Cooperative, enhancing student support through individualized assistance and classroom management. Skilled in IEP familiarity and demonstrating exceptional patience, I excel in creating safe and inclusive environments. Expertise in CPR and autism spectrum knowledge further showcases my commitment to student well-being and educational success. Enthusiastic Paraprofessional aide, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Bi-County Special Education Cooperative
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Retail Sales Associate
Kohl's
11.2016 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL06.2004
Skills
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- IEP familiarity
- CPR Certified
- Life Skills Training
- Patient
- Classroom support
- Student Supervision
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Paraprofessional-January 2023-June 2028
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Bi-County Special Education Cooperative
01.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Kohl's
11.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
- Licensed Paraprofessional-January 2023-June 2028
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