Barbara Markas
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with expertise in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Experienced in implementing effective behavior management techniques and fostering student engagement. Passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to helping each student reach their full potential and achieve academic success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional
Las Virgenes Unified School District
09.2001 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Conduct evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, guiding areas requiring improvement
- Support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations for students
- Create a positive learning environment that motivates students to learn.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
LEGO Engineer Instructor (Seasonal)
Play-'Well Technologies
06.2025 - 08.2025
- As a LEGO Engineer Instructor, I encourage students to build and create with LEGO, fostering STEM skills, creativity, and problem-solving. I design engaging lessons, guide hands-on activities, encourage teamwork, and assess student progress.
LEGO Engineer Instructor (Seasonal)
Play-Well TEKnologies
06.2024 - 08.2024
Education
School/College
Skills
- Kind, positive, empathetic
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving, self-motivated
- Mindful, passionate, driven
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom management skills
- Behavior management skills
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skill
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
ABA Certified - SELPA - Ventura , CA
CPR - First Aid
NCPI
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
LEGO Engineer Instructor (Seasonal)
Play-'Well Technologies
06.2025 - 08.2025
LEGO Engineer Instructor (Seasonal)
Play-Well TEKnologies
06.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher's Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional
Las Virgenes Unified School District
09.2001 - Current
School/College
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