Health Care Technology Support
Resume:
Maritza Benitez
Saint Cloud, FL *****
*****************@*****.***
Skilled Teacher with proven ability to improve student learning through tailored reading, writing and study skills. Motivated bilingual educator who works diligently to learn and implement new teaching strategies. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Learning to Read Teacher
Esther's School Inc-Kissimmee, FL
August 2023 to December 2023
• Assisting students read fluently, comprehend what they are reading, and train them in phonetics, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary memorization.
• Helping provide and maintain a Christian environment in which the children may grow physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, and spiritually.
• Give each child individual attention needed to assure his/her best welfare. This relates to eating, playing, working, health care and safety.
• Developing a relationship with each child, become aware of his/her needs and knowledgeable of his/ her family background and home environment.
• Model appropriate behavior for children – use good grammar, appropriate manners, and calm tone of voice, avoid inappropriate adult conversation in children’s presence.
• Maintain a positive attitude in dealing with children, using only positive disciplinary measures.
• Demonstrate a positive, patient attitude in working with children
• Administer diagnostic tests
• Administer and score PACE tests
• Maintain attendance records
• Maintain Supervisor cards for each student
• Prepare materials to supplement curriculum
• Provide motivation, discipline and instruction through one on one student assistance and group class instruction
• Assist in behavior management
• Participate in in-service programs, training and professional meetings as requested
• Work collaboratively with Principal, Peers, Parents, and other staff to improve services for students
• Provide a safe classroom environment
• Assist with cleaning of classroom
• Other duties as assigned
Pal / Senior Companion
Papa Pal-Coral Springs, FL
March 2022 to May 2023
• Accompanied members on walks and do light exercise together.
• Accompanied members to Doctor appointments
• Assisted members around the house with laundry, technology support, light cleaning, pet care, and meal prep, and other basic household tasks.
• Provided companionship.
Special Needs Nanny
Independent Contractor position-Coral Springs, FL
August 2016 to October 2022
• Ensured the health and social well being of a teenager with autism
• Provided assistance with activities of daily living including grooming and communication skills
• Participated in events in the community with the teenager
• Maintained contact with parents and family members involved with the care
• Planned and conducted individualized occupational therapy programs to help autistic individual to develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities following ABA Therapist plans
• Teached skills/techniques and reinforced ABA therapies and adaptive equipment for participating in events. Studied evaluated and recorded activities and progress. Relied on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performed a variety of tasks. Employment Specialist
Easter’s Seals of Delaware-New Castle, DE
August 2010 to June 2016
• Identified potential employers with a focus of developing employment opportunities for program participants
• Kept abreast of employer satisfaction by contacting employers regularly to provide placement follow- up as well as follow-up to ensure participant satisfaction
• Assessed and conducted employment readiness training when necessary.
• Built a relationship with the participant’s in order to build bridges to future long-term job retention.
• Interviewed clients to assess their resources and make referrals for appointments.
• Implemented necessary procedures to acquire or purchase medical/psychological information and arranges for the necessary medical evaluations at the direction of Employment department manager .
• Performed job placement and job development activities for clients.
• Followed-up on cases and maintained client contact through telephone calls and home visits, as needed.
• Reviewed data for accuracy and completeness, performs research, records and traces documents.
• Maintained specialized records, compiled information on costs, budgets and other data for reporting purposes.
Education
Ed.S Degree in Education Leadership
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale - Fort Lauderdale, FL August 2017 to May 2021
Master's Degree in Science
Wilmington University - New Castle, DE
August 2013 to May 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Science
Everest University-South Orlando - Orlando, FL
August 2009 to January 2012
Skills
• Hospitality
• Training & development
• Social work
• Early childhood education
• Bilingual
• Communication skills
• Organizational Skills
• Experience with children
• Adult education
• Teaching
• Microsoft Outlook
• Interviewing
• Senior care
• Customer relationship management
• Preschool experience
• Microsoft Office
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