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Education
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Certification
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Evelyn Jalca Castro

Brooklyn
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
Helen Keller

Summary

Dynamic paraprofessional with a proven track record at RCM Health Care Services, excelling in behavior management and effective communication. Skilled in fostering supportive learning environments for diverse students, promoting cultural competency, and enhancing progress monitoring efforts. Committed to collaboration and crisis intervention, ensuring a positive impact on student development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional

RCM Health Care Services
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Monitored and enforced classroom and common area rules to assist lead teacher.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods to ensure safety at lunch and recess.
  • Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
  • Maintained communication with parents and staff regarding student progress and interventions.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.

Preferred Catering

Buckley School
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Demonstrated self-motivation and commitment to personal accountability.
  • Excelled in fast-paced environments, showcasing adaptability.
  • Showcased proficiency in both independent work and collaborative team efforts.
  • Exhibited rapid learning capabilities and quick adaptation to new situations.
  • Cultivated courteous and effective working relationships across diverse teams.
  • Exhibited strong organizational and time management skills while overseeing multiple tasks.

YMCA Counselor

YMCA of Greater New York
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
  • Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.

Family Daycare Provider

Lesly's Day Care
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to support emotional growth and social interactions.
  • Fostered individual emotional development through empathy and understanding.
  • Promoted essential life skills by teaching organization, hygiene, and sharing through modeling.
  • Established safe and nurturing environment through strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Enhanced parental satisfaction by ensuring regular communication and progress updates.
  • Streamlined daycare operations by maintaining detailed records of attendance and daily activities.

Cashier

Food Bazaar Supermarket
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Greeted customers upon entry and promptly addressed inquiries to identify needs.
  • Collaborated with floor team and managers to address diverse customer needs.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Maintained cash drawer accuracy by counting at shift start and end.
  • Managed cash register operations for transactions with exceptional precision and efficiency across all payment methods to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Adapted to business needs by working flexible hours and additional shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Queens College, Queens NY
01-2025
  • Dean's List, SP 2023, FA 2023 & FA 2024
  • Degree Awarded With Honor

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Note-taking support
  • Individual and group support
  • Progress monitoring
  • Cultural competency
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention

Certification

  • New York School Violence Prevention & Intervention Training - six years.
  • Identification and reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training
  • DASA workshop training- training session on the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balance401k matchHealthcare benefitsCompany CulturePaid time offPersonal development programs

Interests

Creative Practices

Sports

Photographing

Software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Timeline

Paraprofessional - RCM Health Care Services
08.2021 - 02.2022
Preferred Catering - Buckley School
08.2019 - 05.2021
YMCA Counselor - YMCA of Greater New York
02.2018 - 06.2019
Family Daycare Provider - Lesly's Day Care
10.2016 - 02.2018
Cashier - Food Bazaar Supermarket
10.2015 - 03.2016
Queens College - Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Evelyn Jalca Castro