Maria Castaneda
Lemon Grove,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and student supervision. Sharp and highly trained with desire to positively impact students with learning disabilities.
Skilled Special Education Assistant with relevant experience in diverse learning environments. Strengths include creating individualized lesson plans, adapting teaching methods to students' unique needs, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Demonstrated impact in prior roles through improved classroom management techniques and increased student engagement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
SUSD
San Diego, California
06.2000 - 08.2022
- Instructed students in academic subjects, life skills, and other related areas according to IEPs.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
Cashier
Harbor Freight
San Diego , California
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
Skills
- Activity planning
- Motor skills development
- Technology-based strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Teacher support
- Individual instruction
- Academic support
- Reporting requirements
- Assistive technology
- Social development and integration
- IEP implementation
- Educational assistance
- Visual supports
- Autism support
- Physical assistance
- Data collection
- Documentation
- Classroom management
- Teacher assistance
Timeline
Cashier
Harbor Freight
08.2014 - 10.2015
Special Education Assistant
SUSD
06.2000 - 08.2022