Mai Vang Thao
Fresno
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and excellent time management. Highly motivated individual with passion for helping others. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships and committed to providing support, meeting diverse needs of clients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PARAPROFESSIONAL
DUNCAN POLYTECHNIAL HIGH SCHOOL - PRESCHOOL
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Collaborated in providing instructional services in individual and group settings, preparing materials, and maintaining organized instructional areas
- Developed and implemented various classroom activities to meet students' educational needs
- Cultivated positive relationships and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for a diverse range of children, staff, and family members
- Performed DRDP assessments and observations, completed reporting, and promptly submitted reports to the head teacher, particularly regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Conducted interviews and engaged in meaningful conversations with parents to thoroughly understand their child's development
- Set goals and expectations for students
- Addressed parent inquiries and closely monitored the well-being of children's behavior and monitored for signs of neglect or suspected abuse; promptly reported any concerns in accordance with established guidelines.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
MAYFAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Conducted DRDP assessments and observations by collecting data on students, and prepared reports.
- Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly childcare environment; ensure the health and safety of children by following health and safety practices and regulations
- Assisted students with group time and individualized activities.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
SUB-PARAPROFESSIONAL
VANG PAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly childcare environment.
- Supported lead teacher in adapting curriculum materials to meet the unique needs of each learner, promoting personalized learning experiences.
- Conducted DRDP assessments and observations, collected data, and prepare reports to submit to head teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development -
California State University, East Bay
05.2023
Skills
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Microsoft Word- 10 Keypad, 55 WPM, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Bilingual- English and Hmong, some Spanish
- Organizational/Resourceful, Retail/Sales experiences, Cash Handling, Teamwork/Cooperation, Effective Listening/ Decision Making, Computer Entry/ Data Entry, phone services, and multitasking/ management
- Proficient in DRDP Assessment and Observation
Volunteer Experience
- PARC GROVE COMMONS, 10/2015, 05/2016
- Vang Pao Elementary School, 01/2015, 02/2015
References
- Sarah Grijalva, 5090 E Church Ave, Fresno, CA, 93725, (559) 281-9549, Sarah.Grijalva@fresnounified.org
- Kao Lee Yang, 8256 Village Creek Way, Sacramento, CA, 95823, (559) 515-9014, Kaolee.yang@yahoo.com
Certification
Timeline
PARAPROFESSIONAL
DUNCAN POLYTECHNIAL HIGH SCHOOL - PRESCHOOL
08.2017 - 03.2022
PARAPROFESSIONAL
MAYFAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
02.2015 - 05.2017
SUB-PARAPROFESSIONAL
VANG PAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts, Human Development -
California State University, East Bay
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