Liz Villaviencio
Rockford
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated professional with a passion for helping students succeed. Renowned for building strong, trusting relationships with students, who naturally gravitate towards my supportive and loving nature. Demonstrated success in improving student attendance and engagement, particularly in alternative educational settings for students with truancy and credit deficiency issues. Experienced in effective communication with parents and deeply committed to prioritizing students' well-being. Helping children succeed is not just my job, but my heartfelt purpose.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Summit Academy
11.2023 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Strengthened parent-school communication by organizing addressing concerns, and providing updates on school initiatives.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- 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.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Fostered positive learning environment, managing classroom behavior effectively.
- Enhanced student engagement by implementing interactive learning activities.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as gyms to help staff manage demand.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Advocated for the needs of individual students by maintaining an open line of communication between parents and school personnel.
Accounting Clerk
Randall Metals
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deerpath Of Huntley
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2028
Associate of Applied Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL01-2018
High School Diploma -
Huntley High School
Huntley06-2014
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Classroom organization
- Cultural sensitivity
- Bilingual
- Trauma-informed practices
Certification
- Paraprofessional Educator License - Illinois Department of Education.
- First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification – American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Summit Academy
11.2023 - 03.2025
Accounting Clerk
Randall Metals
01.2021 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deerpath Of Huntley
04.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science -
McHenry County College
High School Diploma -
Huntley High School
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