Abril Herrarte
Sylmar,CA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 20 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD James Monroe High School
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Aveanna Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD Glenwood Elementary School
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD Glassell Park Elementary School
08.2002 - 10.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD Glassell Park Elementary School
08.1997 - 08.2002
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
Education
No Degree - Health Science
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CABachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2007
Associate of Arts - General Education
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06.2000
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Los Angeles, CA06.1996
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- IEP Goals
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Individual Sessions
- Developing Social Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social and Group Settings
- Language Skills
- Behavioral Disorders
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Small Group Support
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD James Monroe High School
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Aveanna Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD Glenwood Elementary School
10.2021 - 03.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD Glassell Park Elementary School
08.2002 - 10.2021
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD Glassell Park Elementary School
08.1997 - 08.2002
No Degree - Health Science
Los Angeles Mission College
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - General Education
Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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