Alejandra Quezada-Rivas
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Special Education professional with nearly 30 years of experience supporting students with disabilities in educational settings, including 10 years as a Special Education Teacher and 19 years as a Special Education Paraprofessional. Experienced working with students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities while supporting academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional growth. Skilled in IEP implementation, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, transition support, and individualized instruction. Passionate about helping students build independence, confidence, and skills necessary for post-secondary success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Arleta High School Arleta, California
08.2015 - Current
- Provide specialized academic instruction to students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and accommodations.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, counselors, administrators, related service providers, and families to support student success.
- Support students with academic, behavioral, communication, and life skill development.
- Utilize assessments, data collection, and progress monitoring to guide instruction and interventions.
- Assist students in transition planning related to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living goals.
- Foster structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environments that promote student independence and self-advocacy.
- Maintain compliance with district and state special education policies and timelines.
Before & After School Tutor / Program Support Staff
KYDS Program
Arleta High School Arleta, California
11.2015 - Current
- Provide tutoring and academic support to students through before-school and after-school intervention programs.
- Assist students with homework completion, organization, study skills, and academic growth.
- Support students socially and emotionally while promoting positive behavior and engagement.
- Collaborate with school staff and families to reinforce student goals and progress.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
01.1996 - 01.2015
- Supported students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities in classroom and specialized instructional settings.
- Assisted teachers with implementing accommodations, behavior supports, and individualized instruction.
- Provided academic, behavioral, and personal support to students with varying learning and developmental needs.
- Assisted with classroom management, small-group instruction, and daily student support.
- Collaborated with teachers, specialists, and families to support student progress and participation.
- Build strong relationships with students and families while fostering safe and supportive learning environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Psychology
University of Phoenix
10-2014
Skills
- Transition Planning & Student Goal Setting
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Academic Intervention & Tutoring
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Parent & Family Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Monitoring & Data Collection
- Educational Technology & Google Workspace
- Student progress reporting
- Student records management
- Student counseling
- Strong verbal communication
- Data entry
- Document review
- Data evaluation
- Extremely organized
Accomplishments
Received EXCEEDS in all EDST Evaluations
Certification
- Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential Valid Beginning: 10/19/2023
- Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- English Learner Authorization
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Before & After School Tutor / Program Support Staff
KYDS Program
11.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
01.1996 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services, Psychology
University of Phoenix
Professional Strengths
- Strong advocate for students with disabilities
- Compassionate, patient, and student-centered
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experienced supporting diverse learning needs
- Dedicated to student independence and post-secondary readiness