Alexandra Hernandez

Experience

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  Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Personal Support Worker for Home-Based Support Services Program

  • Provided personal and practical care services while promoting independence and diversity in accordance with specialized care plan for person(s) with developmental disabilities• Attended formal/informal training opportunities to enhance the understanding of service users’ needs and abilities• Promoted mental and physical advancement through recreational and educational activities

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  Lincoln Park Community Shelter

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Shelter Volunteer

  • Answered phones for professional staff • Assisted kitchen staff with operations and logistics of food distribution • Presented a resume workshop to assist patrons with their personal development

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  Focus Pointe Global- Chicago

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  Client Service Representative

  • Assisted 15+ Fortune 500 clients daily in market research studies • Managed and prepared reports using Excel and SPSS for correspondence, cliental and facility documents • Screened candidates for focus groups and coordinated meetings/interviews with vendors • Compiled, sorted and filed office records, business transactions, bills, checks, and invoices

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  Advantage On Call, LLC

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Special Needs Aide at Oceanside Highschool

  • Assisted in the educational and social development of students enrolled in an intensive behavior classroom • Implemented individualized education plans for students under the direction and guidance of the lead teacher and instructional aides• Monitored program suitability for students and provided feedback so that modifications can be incorporated

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  Oceanside Unified School District

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2023

  Behavior Specialist

  • Provide academic and social/emotional support to students with mild/moderate disabilities designed to increase student independence• Work alongside Education Specialists, School Psychologists, Administrators, Speech Therapists, and Student Advocates to develop and implement school-related goals as they pertain to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP)• Apply behavior management techniques/ strategies that decrease maladaptive behaviors and encourage age-appropriate social, emotional, and communication skills• Record and provide data of students’ performance and target behavior goals as needed by the case manager• Work alongside teachers to determine and provide accommodations and/ or modifications for the student within the school setting based on need and their IEP Show less

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  Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2019

  Program Specialist

  • Develop and administer after school academic program that provides specialized academic support in all academic areas in grades 6-8• Encourages students to become self-directed learners and leaders by providing academic resources, skills, and leadership opportunities

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  In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

  Apr 2019 - now

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