Yocasta Rojas

1912 Hennessy Pl. Bronx, NY 10453

(917)803-4464
Yrojas01.student@manhattan.edu

EDUCATION
Manhattan College
M.S. Ed. Dual Childhood/Special Education (Grades 1-6)

City College of New York, CUNY

B.A. in Liberal Arts, concentration: Spanish

Riverdale, NY
May 2015

New York, NY
June 2011

EMPLOYMENT
New York City P. S. 176X, District 75
Para-Professional

Assist with the instruction of one-on-one or small group of children with special needs as
outlined by the teacher
Reinforce adequate behavior on the children through the use of positive behavior techniques
Teach daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting
Aid occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech teachers so that the children can
meet their IEP goals
Guide special students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in
transitioning from one activity to the next

La Doctora Multiservice
Income Tax Preparer Assistant

Bronx, NY
2007-Present

Bronx, NY
2003-2007

Managed customer service in a satisfactory manner

Controlled the primary money transactions and deposits
Assisted the preparation of over 50 tax returns daily
Handled the income tax refund checks distribution to customers
Maintained the work area clean and organized

SKILLS
Technology: Microsoft Word (Proficient), PowerPoint (Proficient), Excel (Basic); Drake Tax
Software (Proficient); Amadeus Flight Ticket Software (Proficient)
Languages: Spanish (fluent)
Activities: Special Olympics volunteer

References furnished upon request