Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
ABC School District
Cerritos, CA
09.2023 - Current
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting
Assisted in creating a safe and secure learning environment by enforcing classroom rules.
Monitored progress of special education students and communicated with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding their progress.
Organized learning activities that promoted physical, mental and social development of special needs children.
Maintained accurate records of student performance data for use in IEP reviews.
Implemented behavior management strategies designed to promote positive behavior among students.
Worked closely with speech therapists and occupational therapists on collaborative projects.
IA Special Ed / RSP
Long Beach Unified School District - McBride HS
Long Beach, CA
08.2015 - 06.2023
Advised my supervisors about each of my student's strengths and weaknesses.
Provided guidance and assistance in developing appropriate social skills for students with disabilities.
Instructed small groups of learners or provided one-on-one tutoring as needed.
Consulted with speech pathologists or occupational therapists regarding specific interventions for students' needs.
Monitored and evaluated student progress on an ongoing basis.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, behaviors, assessments results.
Collaborated with my boss, students and parents through email to help develop strategies to meet the needs of each student in the classroom and at home to complete assignments
Provided instruction in a variety of subject areas
Attended each class and took notes and emailed to the students for extra help, along with helping study for tests and quizzes.
Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
High School Volleyball Coach
McBride High School
Long Beach, CA
01.2015 - 06.2018
Maintained records of attendance at all practices and games.
Organized weekly practices and developed strategies to help athletes reach their goals.
Established rules for behavior during practice sessions and enforced those rules when necessary.
Demonstrated correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, spiking, blocking.
Encouraged team spirit by motivating players with positive reinforcement techniques.
Instructed athletes on proper warm-up techniques before practice or game time.
Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while athletes were under my supervision.
Provided feedback to players on technique, strategy, and skill development.
Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Acted as a mentor to players, providing guidance on academic, athletic, and personal development.
Adhered to equipment and apparel standards to promote safety and fair play and made new equipment orders when appropriate.
Led warm-up, training, and cool-down sessions, focusing on skill improvement, strategy, and injury prevention.
Airfreight Sales
Commodity Forwarders Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
01.1995 - 08.2006
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Operated pallet jacks, forklifts, hand-trucks and other equipment as needed to move merchandise around the store or warehouse.
Kept accurate records of all incoming shipments and outgoing products.
Ensured all deliveries were received correctly and signed off paperwork accordingly.
Reported any damaged or expired products immediately upon discovery.
Informed customers of any discrepancies between orders placed and actual inventory
Resolved or assisted in routine customer concerns
Booked flights through the airlines for large containers of perishables.
Tracked incoming and outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
Handled clearances through customs and scheduled agriculture inspections of product from out of the country.
Substitute Teacher at Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD)Substitute Teacher at Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD)