Belinda Martinez
Redwood City,CA
Summary
A dedicated and creative employee passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social, and educational skills. "Having acquired a degree as a speech-language pathology assistant, I bring a wealth of experience from working in educational environments. My knowledge and expertise in this field have enabled me to provide effective support to students and staff alike, and I am confident that I can bring the same level of professionalism and dedication to any future endeavors."
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
The Primary School
East Palo Alto, CA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted in developing lesson plans and activities to meet students' needs.
- Organized learning materials and resources for use in the classroom.
- Conducted assessments of student progress through observation, interviews, and testing.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies when necessary to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Cultivated and deepened relationships with students and parents.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to teaching methods and curriculum design.
- Provided instruction, support, and guidance to students in a classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on performance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful outcomes for all students.
- Assisted in the development of lesson plans and activities to meet students' individual needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies when necessary to maintain positive learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between home and school by responding promptly to parent inquiries or concerns.
- Served as a role model for students by exhibiting appropriate behavior at all times.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through engaging activities or discussions.
- Observed and tracked behaviors to assist with assessments.
- Assisted main teacher in conducting inside and outside activities with students.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Bridge to Preschool
The Primary School
East Palo Alto, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared educational materials needed for lessons and activities.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Organized activities designed to enhance socialization skills among peers.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress using data tracking systems.
- Attended team meetings with other professionals to review goals, objectives, and strategies related to individual student programs.
Academic Behavior Assistant
The Primary School
East Palo Alto, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with students to establish behavioral goals and implement behavior intervention programs.
- Collected data on student behaviors through direct observation and consultations with classroom teachers.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve student interactions.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions to provide targeted academic support for struggling students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students requiring additional academic support.
- Monitored the implementation of positive behavior support systems within the classroom environment.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Aide
Community Therapies
Santa Clarita, CA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professionals to provide comprehensive support for students and treatment plans.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted students with determining, planning for, and achieving individual treatment goals.
- Handled diverse tasks for therapists, including clerical support, classroom management, and document coordination.
- Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction, and hands-on activities.
- Prepared materials for therapy sessions, including worksheets, games, and activities.
- Maintained a filing system for records, correspondence, and other documents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Utah State University
Logan, UTAssociate of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
The Art Institute of California
Los Angeles, CA12.2018
Credits - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Behavior Intervention
- Data Evaluation
- Reporting Requirements
- Administrative Duties
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Supervision
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
Affiliations
- Volunteer member at Exposition, Art Department (2017).
- Volunteer member at Fulcrum Arts, The Laboratory for Embodied Intelligence (2018).
- Volunteer at Human Resources Los Angeles (2017-Present)
Timeline
Associate Teacher
The Primary School
08.2022 - 08.2024
Bridge to Preschool
The Primary School
05.2022 - 08.2022
Academic Behavior Assistant
The Primary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Aide
Community Therapies
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Utah State University
Associate of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Chemeketa Community College
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
The Art Institute of California
Credits - Early Childhood Education
Santa Monica College
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