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ELA Resource-Using continuous differentiated instruction, partnering with students to guide them in their education. Focusing on required units of study with the students Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) goals as the objective. Constantly striving to create an atmosphere of mutual respect so that the students can ultimately be positive contributors to society. Create daily lesson plans focusing on individual and group engagement. With the ultimate focus of the students transitioning to their next level of education a mindset of personal success, never give up attitude, and respect for others is the daily goal.

Austin, Texas, United States

Taught the most amazing students Language Arts. Planned daily lessons with the focus of preparing students for their next level of education. Collaborated with other teachers to create a positive environment which values the individuality of each student. Worked to create a partnership of mutual respect with families and other members of the community. Worked outside the box to present lessons with real life applications as well as student engagement.

Cedar Park, Texas, United States

With a team oriented approach, guide people with disabilities in developing job, social and life skills. Openly and with a sense of self-advocacy advise clients on workplace accommodations. Proactively develop effective job coaching and employment plans. Positively communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions with a strong drive towards independence. Continuously assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers. Mentor clients to discover personal strengths as well as what works best in the community. Develop effective job coaching and employment plans. Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks. Utilize extensive background in recruiting and career services by providing effective job search techniques. Diligently monitor and evaluate progress of clients as well as keeping records. Actively engage with potential employers for job opportunities and work based learning programs.

Texas, United States

Served as an educational partner to a SPED student in all regular classes. Worked with student on all project and homework assignments ensuring completion. Assumed teaching responsibilities of student for second half of the year. Provided social support and guidance as needed. Daily communication with parent in order to build community relationship. Daily support, under the direct supervision of the instructor and faculty members. Assisted in implementing instructional programs, assessing student performance and other tasks as needed. Collaborated with subject teachers in planning activities. Ensured the health and safety of all students within the school. Counseled student and parents regarding courses planning and skill development. Provided support while the instructor is teaching, giving lessons when the instructor is unavailable. Provided small group tutoring to other students who need additional assistance. .

Leander, Texas

Career Advisor: Provide ongoing advice on cover letters, resume’s, applications, job hunting and interview techniques.Assist in drawing up action plans for employment.Support clients in achieving goals through effective market research techniques. In-depth interviewing to identify career options and skills gaps.Keep up to date with labor market information and salary trends to best fit needs of clients.Substitute Teacher (LISD):Work in local schools in a variety of classroom settings including Social Studies, Language Arts, and Science. Support and carry out the teacher’s lesson plan with the goal of continuing to empower students to be lifelong learners. Proactively encourage students to participate.Assign all work according to lesson plans. Ensure teaching style fits the variety of abilities of all students. Consistently create a well-managed classroom and promote a team oriented environment. Supervise students where needed and assigned throughout the school.

Texas And Northern California

Managed the recruiting efforts for a multi-state solar installation company. Proactively oversaw applicant tracking system (HRM Direct) with an emphasis on creating a more robust talent pool. Trained hiring managers to effectively use applicant tracking system. Created job descriptions which effectively developed a larger pipeline of applicants. Worked continuously with hiring managers to fill open requisitions in a timely manner. Increased company presence dramatically in networking arenas, specifically LinkedIn, with an emphasis on industry related groups within the site. Significantly increased the exposure of the company which is improving applicant flow to all positions. Successfully recruited and hired applicants to key positions in the company which had previously not been filled. Developed relationships with to local schools, employment development centers and training programs and work continuously with them to provide job opportunities to their clients. Focused recruiting efforts on hiring military personnel and women in an industry typically dominated by men. Lead and helped guide a formal employee referral program. Provided executive team with hiring reports and update the team continuously on all recruiting efforts. Guided teams within the organization on job fair participation in their geographical area as well as participation. Guided the recruiting efforts of hiring of over eighty people since mid-September.

Working with school-aged/high-school students as a mentor. Participate in taking students on field trips and various other academic related activities. Assist in classroom to help tutor and mentor students in their studies. Assisted in the care of an elderly family member with all living needs.Available for Contract Recruiting Opportunities in conjunction with family obligations.

Successfully built the recruiting efforts for SolarCity for all areas of the business. Recruited management level, technical, administrative, financial and all operations personnel. Worked with managers/leads/executive staff to create job descriptions based on the needs of the company. Worked up to 40 open job reqs at any given time. Proactively worked to gain market visibility for open requisitions. Managed all internal and external postings for the company. Gathered, screened and forwarded appropriate applicants to hiring managers for review. Coordinated and set up interviews for the team. Conducted follow up meetings to assess interview results. Created working partnerships with local schools, training institutions and related organizations which has resulted in an ongoing pool of potential applicants for most departments. Demonstrated continuous, proactive communications with applicants, customers and employees in an effort to provide the best possible service from a Human Resources standpoint. I have recruiting/placed over to 200 people at all levels of the business-from VP applicants to installers. Created my own applicant tracking system and created reports of recruiting activities for management.

Bs, Industrial Psychology

Ma, Counseling Psychology