Angela Lopez White
Denver,CO
Summary
To facilitate effective and positive communication connection as a community advocate providing a liaison function among student(s), parents, school and community while ensuring compliance with county, state and/or federal requirements in providing information on community services and resources available to eligible students and families.
Special Education Support Specialist with strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated one-on-one and small group instruction to enhance student comprehension in core subjects.
- Assisted teachers in the preparation and organization of instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by implementing strategies to keep students engaged and on task.
- Collaborated closely with educators to adapt lesson plans based on individual student needs and learning styles.
- Provided assistance during assessments to ensure all students understood and followed testing protocols.
- Monitored student interactions to promote positive social skills and foster a collaborative classroom atmosphere.
- Documented student progress through data collection for IEP meetings and teacher evaluations.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in special education best practices and classroom support.
- Encouraged student participation in classroom activities to build confidence and independence.
- Assisted in the implementation of assistive technology to support students with specific learning challenges.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional
John Amesse Elementary School
02.2018 - Current
- Facilitate lesson plans with students individually and in small groups
- Support with providing basic instructions in learning general studies
- Assist school staff and youth with activities, safety and school related issues of concern
- Crossing Guard, Before and After School
Correctional Safety Security Officer (CSSO) I
Gilliam Youth Center
10.2000 - 08.2015
- Securing and monitoring youth in a detention facility
- Supervise youth housing units and checking on inmates who are segregated into separate quarters for administrative or punitive measures
- Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Maintain security and guard inmates when they are transported and ensure that the correct transportation permits are implemented and correct restraints are used for the appropriate classification of each inmate's personal custody classification
- Inspects locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
- Escort youth offenders to locations within and outside of the facility.
Admissions Lead Clerk
Denver Health & Hospitals
06.1982 - 08.2000
- Greet and process hospital inpatients and outpatients, providing a point of initial contact for patients who are being admitted or otherwise accessing the services of the institution.
- Inform patients, relatives, visitors and admitting staff by communicating admission rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Enter and verify patient admission and insurance information into the computer.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and depts; medical records, technical staff as well as facility management, patients, family members, insurance companies and vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Denver, CO01.1999
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO01.1996
Diploma - undefined
Normandy High School
Normandy, MO01.1968
Skills
- Skilled in mediation techniques
- Collaborative professional prioritizing privacy
- Proactive safety management
- Skilled in overseeing youth services operations
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- IEP compliance
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom organization
- Student advocacy
- Instructional support
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills development
- Behavioral plan management
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Social skills training
- Skills strategies
- Emotional control strategies
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of special education activities and learning involving social skills, learning styles, and life goals for progress monitoring.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
John Amesse Elementary School
02.2018 - Current
Correctional Safety Security Officer (CSSO) I
Gilliam Youth Center
10.2000 - 08.2015
Admissions Lead Clerk
Denver Health & Hospitals
06.1982 - 08.2000
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology
Community College of Aurora
Diploma - undefined
Normandy High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS
Employee of the Month, 2003, Team Mom of the Year, 2009, Recipient, Mediator Completion Program, Program Coordinator for GIRLS Inc., Workplace Violence Training (CDHS), Aggression Replacement Course - 2003 (Center for Safe Schools and Communities, Inc.)