Ana Valdez
Laredo
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over 18 years of experience in Special Education support roles. I have also worked with parents by providing In- home training with their children on how to implement IEPS to continue with support out of school setting. Successful at working with up to 4 students during rotations to support academic success, social growth and emotional development. Focused on optimizing learning and engaging students. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
United Independent School District
08.2004 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX09.2005
GED -
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05.2002
No Degree - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05.2002
Skills
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Instructional Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Social and Group Settings
- IEP Goals
- Teaching and Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Social and Group Settings
- Teacher Assistance
- Classwork Oversight
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
United Independent School District
08.2004 - Current
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Laredo Community College
GED -
Laredo Community College
No Degree - Teacher Education, Subject-Specific
Laredo Community College