ADRIANA PALACIOS
Monroe
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Barrow County Schools
Winder, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student learning and development.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators for necessary adjustments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- 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.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Bethlehem, GA
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Delivered engaging lessons aligning with curriculum standards to foster student learning and participation.
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Consistently received positive feedback from parents, students, and administrators for dedication to student success and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans and instructional materials for various subjects.
Interpreter Coordinator
Patient First Transportation Services
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Coordinated interpreter scheduling, optimizing resource allocation for efficient patient transportation services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure effective communication between patients and medical staff.
- Answering and screening incoming calls.
- Composing files for new patients. Filing paperwork
- Confirming appointments thru doctor's office and patients
- Scheduling interpreting services for patients
- Composing interpretation reports. Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Spreadsheets
Medical Office Receptionist
Northlake Family Medicine, Singh Inder Paul MD
Lilburn, GA
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize office workflow.
- Coordinated insurance verification and processing for patient claims.
- Enhanced office efficiency by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments accurately.
- Assisted patients with inquiries, providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while providing accurate information to callers.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for medical professionals.
- Kept patients' appointments on schedule by informing provider of patient's arrival and any delays.
Restaurant Hostess
Mangia 101
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Managed reservation system to optimize seating efficiency.
- Handled guest inquiries and concerns to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norcross High School
Norcross, GA05-2004
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management
- Computer skills
- Instructional support
- Teaching assistance
Certification
GACE Paraprofessional
CPR /AED for Adults and Children
Nonviolent Crisis intervention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Barrow County Schools
07.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
09.2016 - 05.2022
Interpreter Coordinator
Patient First Transportation Services
04.2014 - 05.2016
Medical Office Receptionist
Northlake Family Medicine, Singh Inder Paul MD
01.2012 - 04.2014
Restaurant Hostess
Mangia 101
01.2010 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Norcross High School