Paraprofessional

Posted on: 2006-06-14

MARIA D. FISCHESSER 25000 FM 2100 #37 Huffman, Texas 77336 Home: 281-324-4795 Cell: 713-598-9055 Email: [email protected] [email protected] OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within an organization that will enable me to utilize my skills as well as learn new skills and grow within that organization. QUALIFICATIONS: •Bilingual •CPI Trained and Certified (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - completed 12 hours of training). •Computer Proficient in Windows and all related software programs Microsoft Office XP and Professional (Word, Excel, Power Point, ACT Database, Peachtree Accounting,Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint). •Proficient in using the internet. •Excellent telephone and communication skills. •Honest, hardworking, enthusiastic and a team player. •Professional, detail oriented, organized and dedicated. •Translator for Parent Conferences and ARDs as well as translating forms and correspondence into Spanish for the elementary school. EMPLOYMENT: August, 2003-June 1, 2006: Paraprofessional in PPCD/Early Childhood Class - Huffman Independent School District (Ben Bowen Elementary) •Take Data and perform Discreet Trials with students. (11 students) •Assist classroom teacher with the days lesson plans. •Take Daily Attendance on computer and perform all computer related work. •Assist in maintaining program books and performed all daily functions within the classroom. •Assist other teachers when needed in translating for ESL children. December, 1996- May, 1999: Office Manager/Customer Service Manager/Marketing Representative, Bates Custom & Collision - Baytown, Texas •Reconciled Accounts Payable. •Coordinated All Shop meetings. •Coordinated all travel arrangements. •Assisted in the education classes for Insurance Agents, Claims Representatives, and adjusters offered by the company. •Assisted in the annual American Cancer Relay for Life. •Maintained the company’s database. •Coordinated with Insurance Companies on payments and repairs. •Set up all new repair jobs and provided complete customer service •Maintained office supply inventory and ordering of such. •Interacted with customers, vendors, adjusters, rental and insurance companies. •Marketed company’s services to all insurance agents, insurance offices and local businesses. •Supervised 8 employees. •Responsible for the hiring and termination of such employees. •Complete office management. 1996-1996: Special Events Manager, Epic Special Events - Houston, Texas •Assisted in the coordination of special events and caterings. •Responsible for external/internal correspondence. •Typed proposals and menus. •Interacted with all vendors. •Aided Comptroller with checks, event vendor files and spreadsheets. •Booked all entertainment. •Oversaw staff on such caterings and events. •Applied for Health and TABC permits. •Responsible for invoicing clients. •Interacted with the Mayor’s office, city council members and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation. •Coordinated with the Houston Police Department for security on events. •Answered all incoming calls. EDUCATION: 1978-1981: High School Diploma, Las Cruces High School, Las Cruces, New Mexico - GPA - 3.7 Some college work completed, Dallas, Texas CERTIFICATES: 18th Annual Early Childhood Winter Conference - January 24, 2004 - 6 Credit Hours ABC’s of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - February 21, 2004 - 6.5 Credit Hours Autism Summer Institute - Parents and Educators Working Together - June 17-18, 2004 - 12 Credit Hours Violence Prevention/Weapons Concealment and Detection Training - March 24, 2005 - 2 Credit Hours ARD Interpreter Training - May 2, 2005 - Huffman I.S.D. Received the Galaxy Award for Outstanding Performance as Member of the Ben Bowen Elementary Autism Team - May 26, 2005 Academic and Behavior Interventions - August 15, 2005 - 6 Credit Hours Early Childhood, Inclusion, Instructional Strategies (Region 4) - August 18, 2005 - 6 Credit Hours Data Collection - Staff Development Certificate, Huffman Independent School District - 3 Credit Hours REFERENCES: Available upon request.