Carla G. Pena
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Paraprofessional with expertise in behavior management and educational support. Skilled in fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing individualized strategies to enhance academic success and emotional well-being. Experienced in small group instruction and conflict resolution, providing personalized assistance that promotes positive student interactions and learning outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Dysart Unified School District
Surprise, Arizona
08.2006 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of concepts.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance student development.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Guided students during classroom activities to enhance their learning experience.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional support.
- Supervised students during activities and transitions throughout the school day.
- Administered assessments and collected data to track student progress.
- Assisted with implementation of students' individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
- Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
Education
Education
Vector Solutions
El Mirage, AZ05-2026
Skills
- Special education
- Special education support
- Behavior management
- Behavior guidance
- Individual instruction
- Small group instruction
- Reading support
- Literacy support
- Educational support
- Instructional support
- Teacher assistance
- Teaching assistance
- Student supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Group and individual support
- Special needs support
- Teacher collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Strategy implementation
- Individual student assistance
- Friendly and outgoing
- Individual student assistance
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Dysart Unified School District
08.2006 - Current
Education
Vector Solutions