Josefina Rodriguez

Phone: 773-732-3499 E-Mail: Josefinar767@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain a job and utilize my knowledge, Patient personality, and the desire to support the teacher and
create an organized atmosphere.

Experience
Special Ed. Teacher Assistant II
Emiliano Zapata Academy School

09/2009- Present

Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned.

Work with students, in small groups, or large groups as assigned by the teacher.
Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
Assist students with personal care tasks, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of

wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on
field trips.
Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of
maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Maintain various records and files perform.

Teacher Assistant
Kidz Colony Pre-School

08/2005-09/2009

Supervise children from 2-3 years old and 6-7 years old.
Actively do activities with children such as paint brushing, marble painting, learning activities, play
games, attending to their needs.
Parent Conferences, grading papers, in/outside activities, and substitutes for an absentee teacher.

Education
National- Luis University

09/2005- Present

Bachelors in Behavior Science

Early Childhood Education

Thomas Kelly High School

09/2000- 06/2004

High School Diploma

Skills
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, emails, translating, detail oriented, strong communication skills, quick
adaptable in new environment, self-development, work well with others.