Valeria Acevedo
El Monte
Summary
Dedicated and proactive Teacher's Assistant at Arroyo High School, skilled in grading assignments and fostering a positive learning environment. Demonstrated effective communication and collaborative teamwork while supporting students with special needs. Passionate about education, I consistently enhanced classroom organization and maintained a safe, engaging atmosphere for all learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Arroyo High School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Volunteer
Avid
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Boosted donations to organization by strategizing and executing fundraising events.
Babysitter
Family
07.2015 - 05.2019
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
- Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
- Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
- Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Highschool
El Monte, CA06-2024
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Helping students with special needs
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Stress management
- Material preparation
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Grading assignments
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Arroyo High School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Avid
08.2020 - 06.2024
Babysitter
Family
07.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Arroyo Highschool
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