Alexis Garza
Cotulla,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional at Cotulla ISD, adept at implementing IEP goals and fostering student engagement. Expert in crisis intervention and behavioral plan management, successfully creating a safe learning environment. Strong collaboration with teachers enhances instructional support, ensuring students with learning disabilities receive the advocacy they need to thrive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cotulla ISD- Cotulla High School
Cotulla, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZCarrizo Springs High School
Carrizo Springs, TX06.2014
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Life skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional regulation
- Visual schedules
- Activity management
- Heavy lifting
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Assistive technology
- Sensory integration
- Literacy intervention
- Decision-making
- Cultural awareness
- Proficient with technology
- Small group support
- Peer mentoring
- IEP implementation
- IEP goals
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Student engagement
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certification – National Council for Behavioral Health.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Physical Restraint Training Certificate – Various Providers.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Teacher's Aide/Assistant Certificate Program Completion– Various Community Colleges and Universities.
- Paraprofessional Educator License - State Department of Education.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Cotulla ISD- Cotulla High School
08.2021 - Current
Bachelors - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Carrizo Springs High School