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Alexandria Velasquez

Visalia,CA

Summary

I love kids with all my heart and truly love what I do. Im a Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Provider

Aveanna
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.

Specialized Learning Support Technician

VUSD
08.2021 - Current
  • Fostered emotional resilience among students through consistent support, empathy, and guidance during challenging situations.
  • Developed strong partnerships with general education teachers to promote collaboration and inclusion within the school community.
  • Participate as a positive team member for the purpose of enhancing and sharing knowledge and skills for the delivery of best practices
  • Provided essential support during mainstream classroom activities, ensuring accommodations were effectively implemented.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, keeping them informed about their child''s achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Created visual supports such as schedules, charts, social stories which facilitated understanding of expectations for students with communication challenges.
  • Used verbal and physical de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing observation, data collection, and analysis of behavioral patterns.

System Of Support

Proyouth
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Support student mastery of new skill through project-based learning
  • Promote and maintain a culture of inclusivity and well-being of students.
  • Monitor student activities, student behavior, and changes in student behavior, and maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Assist in toileting and/or bathroom assistance

Program Leader 1

Proyouthheart
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.


Classified Substitute

VUSD
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education Elementary Teacher

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
06-2027

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
02-2019

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Emotional regulation techniques
  • Behavior intervention
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Social skills
  • eager to learn
  • collaborative team member
  • patient

Timeline

System Of Support

Proyouth
05.2023 - 12.2023

Respite Care Provider

Aveanna
09.2022 - Current

Program Leader 1

Proyouthheart
06.2022 - 06.2023

Specialized Learning Support Technician

VUSD
08.2021 - Current

Classified Substitute

VUSD
02.2019 - 08.2021

Associate of Arts - Education Elementary Teacher

College of The Sequoias

Penn Foster Career School