Angel Araiza
Tucson, AZ *****
**********@*****.***
Work Experience
Paraprofessional
Academies of Math and Science-Tucson, AZ
May 2025 to July 2025
• Assisted in the preparation of classroom materials, including worksheets, visual aids, and educational resources
• Supported students during classroom activities, ensuring their engagement and participation
• Implemented behavior management techniques to promote a positive learning environment
• Remainder of the position was spent as summer staff. Main responsibilities were to clean and prep the classrooms for the new school year.
Cashier/Bookkeeper
Food City-Tucson, AZ
November 2023 to May 2025
• Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently, handling cash, credit cards, and electronic payments
• Maintained a balanced cash drawer at all times, reconciling discrepancies promptly
• Provided exceptional customer service by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and addressing their inquiries or concerns
• Assisted in training new cashiers on proper procedures for handling transactions and resolving customer issues
• Collaborated with the store management team to resolve pricing discrepancies or product returns Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide
CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL-Tucson, AZ
July 2022 to November 2023
• Provided instructional support to students with special needs, assisting in the implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop and implement strategies for improving academic and behavioral outcomes
• Assisted in the preparation of classroom materials, including worksheets, visual aids, and educational resources
• Supported students during classroom activities, ensuring their engagement and participation
• Implemented behavior management techniques to promote a positive learning environment
• Monitored student progress and documented observations for reporting purposes
• Facilitated small group instruction under the guidance of the lead teacher
• Assisted in administering assessments and collecting data on student performance Paraprofessional
Desert Sky Middle School-Vail, AZ
July 2021 to March 2022
• Provided instructional support to students with special needs, assisting in the implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop and implement strategies for improving academic and behavioral outcomes
• Assisted in the preparation of classroom materials, including worksheets, visual aids, and educational resources
• Supported students during classroom activities, ensuring their engagement and participation
• Implemented behavior management techniques to promote a positive learning environment
• Monitored student progress and documented observations for reporting purposes
• Facilitated small group instruction under the guidance of the lead teacher
• Assisted in administering assessments and collecting data on student performance Education
Medical Assisting (Trade school)
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
High school diploma
Desert View High School-Tucson, AZ
Skills
• Cash handling
• Early childhood education
• Childcare
• Retail math
• Cash register
• Childhood development
• Experience with children
• Guest services
• Sales
• Customer service
• POS
• Phone etiquette
• Improving customer support response time - Customer support response time improved (More than 30%)
• Experience working with students
• Stocking
• Classroom experience
• Communication skills
• Retail sales
• Teaching
• Product demos
• Basic math
• Hospitality
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification