Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Skills
Certification
Additional Trainings
Expertise
Volunteer Work
Timeline
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Amanda Gaona

McAllen,Tx.

Summary

Passionate and creative Mentor and Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, and professional development with an emphasis on special education. A wide range of work history, equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in the classroom and online technologies.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Texas Health & Human Services
McAllen , Texas

Case Worker
09.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Assessed the needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
  • Maintained a high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
  • Offered support and direction to families and coordinated with other community agencies for treatment.
  • Provided case management and performed crisis intervention when needed.
  • Determined eligibility and suitability for programs by performing client intake interviews and assessments.
  • Managed caseload of family screening and investigation.
  • Recorded case notes and follow-up documentation for clients on caseload.
  • Documented status of children's health and wellbeing.
  • Screened and interviewed clients for programs such as SNAP, TANF, Healthcare, Support Services, WIC food benefits etc.

TaskUs
San Antonio, Texas

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
01.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Streamlined QA & QC processes by working closely with team leads, keeping them up to date with any new changes or updates.
  • Monitored the performance of advocates and generated reports detailing the quality of their individual customer service.
  • Deployed best practices to improve the quality of customer service and improve customer experience.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Monitored production processes to gain an understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
  • Noted trends in performance to determine problem areas and plan for improvements within skills and processes.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.

IDEA Academy
Mission, TX

Teacher in Resident
09.2017 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.

PSJA ISD
Pharr, Tx.

Teacher/Early Head Start Teacher
04.2016 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.

Special Moments Adult Daycare
Mission, TX

Facility Director & Event Coordinator
04.2013 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Applied safety knowledge, code understanding, and project management skills to complete tasks quickly and with minimal downtime.
  • Oversaw a team of 10 personnel covering internal systems and building grounds.
  • Ensuring the facility is up to date with safety codes & state regulations.
  • Specializing in HIPPA and client contracts, any and all applications.
  • Oversees all things pertaining to clients and business. Meals, Health, Outings, Extracurricular activities, safety precautions, etc.
  • Hiring staff, running monthly background checks, clearing all certifications, and filing all documents and paperwork.
  • Reviewing important documents for state surveys and audits, making sure everything is up to date.

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Edinburg, Texas

Administrative Assistant MCOT
01.2014 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Answered multi-line phone systems, routed calls, and delivered messages to staff.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled meetings according to his calendar.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies, and performance standards.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions, and distributing meeting notes.
  • Organized weekly staff meetings and logged minutes for corporate records.
  • Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs, and issued passes to maintain security.
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for the human resources department.
  • Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
  • Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing usage.
  • Processed invoices and expenses and logged information while also sharing with the supervisor.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.

Ultimate Living Adult Daycare
McAllen , Texas

Service Advocate
07.2010 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
  • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
  • Scheduled client appointments.
  • Reviewed and corrected claim errors to facilitate smooth processing.
  • Compiled and reviewed medical charts.
  • Explained plans for treatment and payment options.
  • Reviewed doctor's notes and trained staff when needed.
  • Educated patients on medicine and at-home healthcare tools.
  • Generated monthly statements to check outstanding balances.
  • Followed document protocols to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand group home policies and procedures.
  • Shopping for office supplies and group home necessities.
  • Keeping group home clean and up to date with state requirements.

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Edinburg, Texas

Home Health Care Provider
05.2010 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Assisted patient with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patient with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing the daily burden on family members.
  • Completed household management tasks for client within private home settings.
  • Assisted patient with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Educated client on money management and other personal skills, such as cooking, cleaning etc.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status and other necessary information to turn in at the end of each month. (totaling 59 working hours per month)
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being, assisted in leisure time and outdoor activities.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to client and family.

Education

South Texas College
South Texas College

Bachelor’s from Organizational Leadership
05.2016

University Overview

GPA 3.75

EC-6
South Texas College

Associate of Arts from Early Education
05.2015

University Overview

GPA 3.75

South Texas College
South Texas College

Associate of Applied Science from Applied Science/Culinary Arts
05.2010

University Overview

GPA 4.0

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, PDF, Outlook, etc)
  • Writing, Copywriting & Research Skills
  • Visual Presentations
  • Grant Research
  • Copier, Scanner (Office supplies)
  • Typing (55 wpm)
  • Bilingual- Proficient in Spanish, reading, writing, and understanding, limited work proficiency in speaking

Personal Skills

  • Highly Organized
  • Active listener
  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership
  • Management Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Transferable Skills

Certification

  • Parent Educator
  • CPR and First Aid (includes seizure first aid)
  • CPI (nonviolent crisis intervention)
  • Certified Substitute Teacher
  • Certified Paraprofessional
  • CDA


Additional Trainings

  • suicide prevention
  • preventing sexual misconduct
  • family violence/conflicts
  • Ages & Stages questionnaires ASQ's
  • nutrition for mothers, young infants, and children
  • Bracken assessment
  • HIPPA
  • child abuse and neglect parts 1, 2 & 3
  • child development: secrets of baby behavior
  • child development 0-3 & 3-5
  • Confidentiality for the family support professional
  • Infant care: ABC's of Safe Sleep for infants
  • Social and emotional development of young children
  • General safety rules
  • development for newborns, infants
  • connecting with our community
  • autism on the spectrum
  • domestic violence and it's effects on children
  • domestic violence partner assessment
  • case management skills
  • trauma response
  • crisis intervention
  • Home visiting
  • Safe driving


Expertise

  • Social Services
  • Marketing
  • Case Management
  • Mental Health
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Prenatal, newborn and young infants
  • HIPPA, PHI and OSHA
  • COVID-19 Screening (CDC Guidelines)
  • Crisis Response Strategies
  • Youth & Senior Outreach
  • Public Relations
  • Community Outreach
  • Collaborative Partnerships
  • Fundraising
  • Special Events
  • Presentations

Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer at Head Start, elementary, and jr high classrooms. (2005-2016)
  • Volunteer coach for Upward Basketball (2008-2014 & 2019)
  • Volunteer for Special Olympics
  • Member of the RGVDSA (Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association; since 2012)

Timeline

Case Worker

Texas Health & Human Services
09.2021 - 03.2022

Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control

TaskUs
01.2021 - 09.2021

Teacher in Resident

IDEA Academy
09.2017 - 09.2020

Teacher/Early Head Start Teacher

PSJA ISD
04.2016 - 06.2017

Administrative Assistant MCOT

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
01.2014 - 07.2014

Facility Director & Event Coordinator

Special Moments Adult Daycare
04.2013 - 04.2016

Service Advocate

Ultimate Living Adult Daycare
07.2010 - 12.2013

Home Health Care Provider

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
05.2010 - 09.2011

South Texas College

Bachelor’s from Organizational Leadership

EC-6

Associate of Arts from Early Education

South Texas College

Associate of Applied Science from Applied Science/Culinary Arts
Amanda Gaona
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