Anita Abkarian
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Recent Rehabilitation Services graduate with a certificate in veterans services. Magna Cum Laude graduate perusing a Master's degree in educational counseling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Intervention Assistant
Glendale Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with special education professionals to ensure appropriate accommodations for all students.
- Contributed positively towards creating an inclusive school culture that embraced diversity and promoted equity.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies to promote optimal learning outcomes for struggling learners.
- Improved student engagement through tailored instruction and ongoing assessment.
- Monitored student progress using data-driven techniques and adjusted interventions accordingly.
- Facilitated small group instruction, boosting overall comprehension and skill mastery.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized plans for struggling students.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by developing effective classroom management strategies.
Educational Assistant Intensive Support
Glendale Unified School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Collected weekly data
- Worked students in areas based on their individual needs
- Monitored students in the classroom and out door
- Monitored behavior
- Followed protocol when assisting students
- Made visuals to help students reach their goals
- Assisted students to become more independent
Special Educational Assistant
Glendale Unified School District
09.2009 - 01.2019
Admin
Glendale Sylvan Learning Center
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Take care of all front desk duties.
- Answer parent phone calls.
- Monitor Students during class and in the lobby.
- Schedule assessments, conferences and schedule classes.
- Proctor tests for Kindergarten to Adult Students
- Translate in Armenian to Parents as needed.
- Take payments (cash, check & credit cards)
Education
Bachelors - Rehabilitation Services
California State University
Los Angeles, CA12-2023
Associates - Science
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2021
Pharmacy Technician Licence - undefined
North-West College
Glendale, CA01.2011
undefined
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA07.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Glendale High School
Glendale, CA06.2004
Skills
- Bilingual/ Armenian Speaking
- CPI Trained
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavior modification
- IEP implementation
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Student supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Academic support
- Emotional support
Awards
Glendale Unified School District Masonic Award 2018
Certification
Veterans Services
Pharmacy Technician
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Assistant
Glendale Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant Intensive Support
Glendale Unified School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
Admin
Glendale Sylvan Learning Center
10.2014 - 01.2018
Special Educational Assistant
Glendale Unified School District
09.2009 - 01.2019
Associates - Science
Pasadena City College
Pharmacy Technician Licence - undefined
North-West College
undefined
Glendale Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Glendale High School
Bachelors - Rehabilitation Services
California State University
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