Maria Fennell
Bakersfield
Summary
Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Edison School District
07.2022 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Office Assistant
Clinica Sierra Vista
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with clients by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Utilized office management software to record and track client information.
Surgery Scheduler
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Arranged pre-operative and post-operative appointments for surgical patients.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
- Obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications ahead of scheduled surgeries.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
Server
Rosas Italian Restaurant
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Mira Monte High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2016
Skills
- Bilingual
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Adaptability
- De-escalating and Resolving Conflicts
- Special Education Support
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Instructional Aide
Edison School District
07.2022 - Current
Office Assistant
Clinica Sierra Vista
05.2021 - 07.2022
Surgery Scheduler
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
04.2020 - 05.2021
Server
Rosas Italian Restaurant
09.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Mira Monte High School
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