Carmina Soto
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Dedicated Paraeducator with experience at Torrance Unified School District, skilled in individualized instruction and data collection. Successfully supported students with diverse needs, enhancing communication and behavior management. Proven ability to build strong relationships and implement effective lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Torrance Unified School District
04.2013 - Current
- Worked in small groups in small groups helping in any academic need by differentiating instruction.
- Monitored students behavior through data collection provided feedback to the teacher
- Facilitated communication with students who are nonverbal or with limited communication with devices, pictures and other cues.
- Supported the teacher by helping prepare instructional materials such as worksheets and other materials that help students.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Tutor
One on One Tutoring
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Conducted tutoring at homes
- Assessed Students of their need and created a curriculum to help with learning gaps.
Paraprofessional
Los Ángeles School District
01.2003 - 03.2009
- Taught curriculum both individually and in small groups
- Helped the teachers organize lessons materials such as worksheets and other learning materials
- Provided support to students during lessons Individually and during lessons
- Developed strategies to help with students engagement
- Supervised students during g classroom time and helped enforce classroom rules.
Paraprofessional
Los Angeles School District
09.1997 - 07.2003
- Supported students in the classroom during lessons.
- Helped prepare instructional materials for daily lessons
- Monitored students during class time and recess
- Implemented strategies to help with students engagement.
- Assisted students in the classroom during lessons
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06-2003
Skills
- Data collection
- Instructional support
- Behavioral plan management
- Individualized instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Small group support
- Crisis intervention
- Relationship building skills
- Lesson plan implementation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Torrance Unified School District
04.2013 - Current
Tutor
One on One Tutoring
08.2009 - 05.2013
Paraprofessional
Los Ángeles School District
01.2003 - 03.2009
Paraprofessional
Los Angeles School District
09.1997 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
California State University, Dominguez Hills