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Bella Rodriguez

Laredo,TX

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher Aide/Long-term Substitute with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Motivated and effective candidate experienced in guiding, mentoring and developing high-performing athletes. Well-versed in recording game statistics to rank player performance. Supportive and proactive leader committed to coaching with positive reinforcement and adaptive training techniques.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Substitute Teacher SLC

United Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on supporting students with disabilities, promoting an inclusive school culture.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Coaching Assistant

United Independent School District
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Inclusion Aide

United Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
  • Documented necessary accommodations as well as updated IEPs accordingly.

Sales Associate

Victorias Secret
05.2018 - 10.2020
  • Maximized profitability with strategic upselling techniques during one-on-one interactions with clients at the point of purchase.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
12.2023

Skills

  • Lesson Plan Implementation Knowledge
  • Assistive Technology
  • Issue Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Community Inclusion
  • Emotional Support
  • Social Skills Training
  • SMART Technology
  • Classroom Management
  • Trained in CPI
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

CPI trained

Timeline

Special Education Substitute Teacher SLC

United Independent School District
08.2023 - Current

Coaching Assistant

United Independent School District
05.2023 - 07.2024

Inclusion Aide

United Independent School District
08.2021 - 07.2023

Sales Associate

Victorias Secret
05.2018 - 10.2020

Bachelor Of Arts - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M International University
Bella Rodriguez