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Aranda D. Garcia

Selma,United States

Summary

I have years of experience empowering individuals through tailored vocational training and compassionate care. I demonstrate adaptability, patience, and strong communication. I am a proactive special education paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting unique needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional - One on One

Parlier Unified School District
Parlier, California
08.2025 - Current
  • Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities.
  • Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators.
  • Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
  • Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kings County Office of Education
Hanford, CA
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement during lessons.
  • Documented student progress and reported observations to teaching staff regularly.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.

Community Inclusion Facilitator

Social Vocational Services
Kingsburg, United States
11.2022 - 08.2024
  • Provide transportation to and from program and community activities, maintaining punctuality.
  • Assess, evaluate, implement, and chart client progress on goals and objectives.
  • Empower individuals with developmental disabilities through tailored vocational training.

Caregiver

Private Home Care
Selma, United States
04.2011 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with mobility and daily hygiene, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying and addressing health concerns promptly.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient wellbeing, contributing to effective care plans.
  • Provided compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety through attentive monitoring and timely assistance with daily living activities.

Education

High School - General Education

Selma High School
Selma, CA
08.2007

Skills

  • student behavior monitoring
  • progress documentation
  • creative teaching methods
  • positive reinforcement strategies
  • effective communication
  • team collaboration
  • emotional support strategies
  • seizure management
  • small group support
  • sensory integration
  • feeding assistance
  • mobility assistance
  • life skills development
  • IEP implementation

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • NCI/CPI Certified
  • Food Handlers Card
  • NCLB Tested

Additional Information

Supervise and monitor clients during daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement. Provide transportation to and from program and community activities, maintaining punctuality.Assist with personal hygiene needs, promoting client dignity and independence. Assess, evaluate, implement, and chart client progress on goals and objectives. Empower individuals with developmental disabilities through tailored vocational training. Provided compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety through attentive monitoring and timely assistance with daily living activities.

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional - One on One

Parlier Unified School District
08.2025 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kings County Office of Education
09.2024 - 06.2025

Community Inclusion Facilitator

Social Vocational Services
11.2022 - 08.2024

Caregiver

Private Home Care
04.2011 - 04.2022

High School - General Education

Selma High School