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Carla Reyna

San Jose,United States (+1)

Summary

Experienced Special Education Instructional Assistant with a proven track record at Los Altos School District, adept in creating inclusive learning environments. Fluent in three languages and skilled in CPI, I excel in delivering personalized support and fostering academic growth. Demonstrated ability to remain patient and communicate effectively, ensuring positive outcomes for students with diverse needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Los Altos School District
Los Altos
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
  • Organized instructional materials and resources for use in the classroom setting.
  • Supported teachers by helping to implement classroom instruction and activities.
  • Created visuals such as charts, graphs, and diagrams for use in teaching lessons.
  • Maintained a safe environment conducive to learning at all times.
  • Supervised students during lunch, recess, field trips, assemblies, and other school-related events.

Personal Assistant/Caretaker

Matilda Griffiths
Stanford, CA
08.2018 - 06.2022

Provided care for a SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) student at Stanford University. Assisted with tasks of daily living, such as transfers from wheel chair to bed, personal hygiene, doctor appointments, medications, and running errands.

Paraprofessional

Rocketship Mateo Sheedy
San Jose, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.

Caretaker

Pozos Caregiving
Grass Valley, CA
10.2014 - 02.2018
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Personal Hygiene and transfers
  • End of life
  • Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Organization

Education

Certificate - Nursing Assistance

Sac Med
Sacramento
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Nevada Union High School
Grass Valley, CA
06.2011

Skills

  • Fluent in English, Spanish, and ASL
  • Dedicated team player
  • Client safety and first aide
  • CPI certified
  • Communication skills
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to assist in classroom instruction and learning
  • Ability to work closely with children
  • Provided instructional support to individuals and small groups of students designated with moderate-severe disabilities in a special day class
  • Assisted in whole class instructional support as designated by the primary teacher
  • Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept
  • Ability to remain calm and patient at all times
  • Worked with Autism Spectrum disorder and other developmental delays

Certification

  • CPI certified

Education

Sacramento,Grass Valley, CA

Contact

San Jose, United States (+1) 95127

Timeline

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Los Altos School District
08.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Rocketship Mateo Sheedy
08.2020 - 06.2022

Personal Assistant/Caretaker

Matilda Griffiths
08.2018 - 06.2022

Caretaker

Pozos Caregiving
10.2014 - 02.2018
  • CPI certified

Certificate - Nursing Assistance

Sac Med

High School Diploma -

Nevada Union High School
Carla Reyna