ANA LIDIA IRIZARRY
Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD, MA
08.2007 - Current
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
Social Worker
Neba
SPRINGFIELD, MA
01.2005 - 07.2007
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving children or vulnerable adults.
- Provided direct clinical social work services to individuals and families in a mental health setting.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Provided mental health support to homeless clients and connected each with community resources.
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Coordinated mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
Personal Care Assistant
Stavros Center For Independent Living
Springfield, MA
02.2003 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Researched community resources available for additional assistance or services if needed.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Conducted home visits to assess client's needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Politec Institute
Ponce, PR06-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Springfield College
Springfield, MASkills
- Schedule Management
- Special Education Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Crisis Intervention
- Small Group Instruction
- Test Proctoring
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Teacher Support
- IEP compliance
- Patient
- Life Skills Training
- Supervising Student Activities
- Individual Instruction
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Multicultural Awareness
- Individual Student Assistance
- Behavior Management
- First aid and CPR certified
- Crisis Management
- Effective Communication
- Learning Strategies
- Educational Games
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom Organization
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Dual Language Program-Spanish English
- Cyberbullying
- Bullying: Recognition & Response
Timeline
Paraprofessional
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
08.2007 - Current
Social Worker
Neba
01.2005 - 07.2007
Personal Care Assistant
Stavros Center For Independent Living
02.2003 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Politec Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Springfield College