Angelica Lopez
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with Tustin Unified School District, skilled in IEP compliance and crisis intervention. Successfully enhanced student engagement and self-advocacy through tailored support and collaboration with educators. Proven ability to foster positive relationships among students, parents, and staff, ensuring a nurturing environment for diverse learners.
Educational professional prepared to contribute effectively to special education team. Proven background in creating supportive and adaptive learning environments tailored to students with diverse needs. Known for fostering collaborative relationships with staff and ensuring consistent, positive outcomes for students. Expertise includes individualized instruction and behavior intervention.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tustin Unified School District
Loma Vista Elementary School, Santa Ana
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
- Cotaught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school staff, fostering strong relationships to support student success.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Waitress
Black Angus Steak House
Santa Ana, CA
08.2006 - 03.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
Anaheim High School
Anaheim, CA06.2003
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Teacher assistance
- IEP compliance
- Crisis intervention
- Seizure management
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Toileting assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tustin Unified School District
11.2020 - Current
Waitress
Black Angus Steak House
08.2006 - 03.2023
Anaheim High School