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Andrea R Maynez
Academic History:
Manzano High School 2008-2012
University of New Mexico (2012 to present)
Major: Dual license in Special Education (K-12) and Elementary (K-8)
Significant Course Work: Special Education 201 and 204, Childrens Literature, Introduction to
Intellectual Disabilities
Future Goals: Studying and striving to become a teacher.
Working with Children Experience:
Babysitting Jobs: (2010 to present)
I was a nanny for a family that had 5 year old twins; I helped teach them their letters,
numbers and how to write their names. Also I was a nanny for family that had a 4 year
old and 7 year old, I helped a 4 year old to learn how to write with his left hand as well as
develop better writing skills.
Coached a girls soccer team: (2012)
I helped coach Manzanos JV girls soccer team. We worked on team building skills to
improve on the sport.
Teaching with Animals: (2014)
I presented and taught young children to understand the needs and care for small animals
at Bookworks bookstore. I brought small animals, such as hamsters and guinea pigs, as
examples.
School observations: (2013 to present)
Through the courses at UNM I have observed many classrooms such as, Monte Vista
Elementary, Dolores Gonzalez Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School and Manzano High
School. In these classrooms there was a diverse set of students at each school ranging
from different cultural backgrounds, regular education and special education.
Working with Special Needs:
UNM Community Work: (2012-Present)
I have worked alongside and helped conduct an art class with Special Needs adults.
Together we created small murals with acrylic paint and other art projects involving other
materials.
Family Experience:
I have lived with a family member that is intellectually disabled. He experiences seizures
and has a hard time being independent and caring for himself without assistance. I also
have a cousin who is on the Autistic spectrum scale and has limited communication
skills; I am able to use some basic Sign Language to talk with him.

Tutoring Opportunities: (2013)

I worked with and tutored a high school student with an audio processing disorder. We
worked his mathematics skills to help him understand the subject matter and improve on
his testing skills for his required courses.
Employment Background:
Retail Work: (2012-2013)
I worked at Hollister Co. at Coronado Center mall. I worked with selling items as well
as displaying merchandise such as clothing.
Clarks Pet Emporium: (2013-Present)
I work in the small animals department, cleaning, caring for and selling the animals, as
well as in the dog and cat department, selling all the needs for a dogs and cats. I worked
for the administrator of Clarks doing financial paper work and sales information. I also
work as a cashier for the business.