Rimel Knox
Hemet
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
El Paseo Children's Center
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Contributed to increased student retention by providing academic support and mentoring during after-school programs.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Provided valuable feedback on instructional practices, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the school community.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
Proposal Writer
HVAC
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced proposal acceptance rate by developing persuasive and compelling content for client presentations.
- Streamlined the proposal development process, creating a more efficient workflow to reduce turnaround time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather accurate and relevant information for proposals, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all materials.
- Developed customized proposals for diverse clients, addressing their unique requirements and effectively showcasing company capabilities.
- Improved win rates by conducting thorough research on prospective clients and tailoring proposals to better align with their needs and preferences.
- Increased team productivity by implementing a centralized repository for storing important documents, templates, and resources related to proposal writing.
- Contributed to company growth by securing new contracts through well-crafted proposals that effectively communicated value propositions.
- Assisted in training junior proposal writers, sharing best practices and knowledge of industry trends.
- Consistently met tight deadlines by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Performed regular quality checks on submitted proposals, ensuring adherence to company standards and minimizing errors or inconsistencies.
- Boosted overall effectiveness of proposals by incorporating visually appealing graphics, charts, and tables that clearly conveyed complex data points.
- Achieved higher success rates with government contract bids by gaining a deep understanding of federal procurement processes and requirements.
- Supported business development efforts through active participation in networking events and conferences within the industry sector.
- Maintained strong relationships with existing clients by consistently delivering high-quality proposals that captured their evolving needs over time.
- Strengthened proposal content by conducting post-submission debriefs, analyzing feedback from clients, and incorporating lessons learned into future proposals.
- Optimized the use of company resources by carefully prioritizing proposal projects based on potential return on investment and strategic value.
Writer's Assistant
Writing Center
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
- Researched and wrote original content for case studies, emails and newsletters.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
- Assisted with drafting speeches and program talking points for events.
- Collaborated with team members on topic ideation to determine key buyer personas and goals.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Built, established and maintained relationships with sources.
- Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Writing Honors
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.2026
Skills
- Classroom support
- Small Group Instruction
- Arts and crafts
- Educational assistance
Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
El Paseo Children's Center
01.2023 - Current
Writer's Assistant
Writing Center
02.2022 - 02.2024
Proposal Writer
HVAC
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Writing Honors
Western New Mexico University
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