Maria Acosta-Burks
Lincoln
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Technician
Scott Middle School/Lincoln Public School Health
Lincoln
01.2014 - Current
- Maintained confidential documentation of patient information to stay compliant with federal regulations.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Responded quickly and with deep care for patients to build trust and rapport.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Paraprofessional
Riley Elementary School
Lincoln
02.2005 - 05.2012
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Sub Paraprofessional
Lincoln Public School District
Lincoln
08.2004 - 02.2005
- Monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement when appropriate
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Provided instructional support to students with special needs in a classroom setting.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students.
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Public Schools (West Lincoln Elementary)
Lincoln
08.2000 - 05.2004
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Education
Certificate - Paraprofessional
Para Pro
Lincoln, NE03-2011
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Lincoln, NE05-1985
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Trust building
- Activity planning
- Helping students with special needs
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Sign language
Limited
Affiliations
In 2011 I also taught Clubs for the CLC program. Organized three different plays, and the children performed. Helped with scripts, performances, costumes, and design. Taught students sing and dancing performances
Volunteered for Destinations Imagination for 2 years while at Riley. Helped students discover their full imagination minds.
Timeline
Health Technician
Scott Middle School/Lincoln Public School Health
01.2014 - Current
Paraprofessional
Riley Elementary School
02.2005 - 05.2012
Sub Paraprofessional
Lincoln Public School District
08.2004 - 02.2005
Paraprofessional
Lincoln Public Schools (West Lincoln Elementary)
08.2000 - 05.2004
Certificate - Paraprofessional
Para Pro
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School