CHEYNE PROCK
Ventura,CA
Summary
Special education teacher and paraprofessional with experience implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, behavioral management, and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners in inclusive settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Nordhoff Highschool
ojai, ca
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided individualized instruction in small groups and one-on-one settings to strengthen academic performance.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to align instructional support with student needs.
- Consulted regularly with the teacher regarding student needs, concerns, and progress.
- Assisted a teacher with students while completing class assignments.
- Monitored classroom behavior and applied positive guidance techniques.
- Partnered with teachers and staff to develop lesson plans and create engaging student activities.
- Facilitated administration of accommodations and special services, enhancing support for students with disabilities.
- Supported teachers by assisting with lesson delivery and delivering instruction aligned with district goals and objectives.
Paraprofessional
Mountain View
goleta, ca
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided individualized support to students in understanding new concepts, enhancing their confidence and overcoming learning difficulties.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain classroom order and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted teachers in lesson planning and classroom activities, fostering increased student participation.
- Led small group activities and discussions to support learning.
- Created positive learning environment through enthusiasm for teaching students.
- Built consistent positive relationships with children.
- Explained and enforced classroom rules to support a safe and disciplined learning environment.
Community Integration Instructor
The Arc of Ojai
, US
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided person-centered services supporting full community inclusion and participation.
- Supported individuals in identifying employment goals, interests, and strengths, and assisted with job development and placement through business partners across Ventura County.
- Offered meaningful, person-centered activities, including volunteer service, skill-building, education, wellness, creative arts, and daily living support.
- Facilitated education on rights, responsibilities, leadership, volunteerism, and civic engagement, fostering an inclusive community culture.
- Advocated for rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to enhance community awareness and support.
- Led community outreach initiatives to promote the rights of individuals with disabilities and engage family members in advocacy efforts.
Teacher Assistant
Montessori School of Ojai
, US
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported child development within clear limits through Montessori-trained guidance, using classroom materials and lessons in language arts, mathematics, practical life, and cultural studies.
- Supported life-skills learning that built independence, coordination, concentration, self-control, self-awareness, and confidence.
- Introduced food preparation and cleaning activities, enhancing engagement in practical life skills among younger children.
- Modeled sensorial activities that refined five senses, improved fine motor skills, strengthened coordination, and supported ordering and classification.
- Provided self-checking activities that children could use independently without constant direction and rotated materials regularly to keep lessons fresh and engaging.
- Assigned responsibilities for community projects, fostering teamwork through pet care, environmental activities, and refined movement practice.
- Guided social interaction skills, enabling children to navigate social situations throughout adulthood.
- Taught geography, zoology, botany, history, and science studies that encouraged exploration of the natural world.
Paraprofessional
Dos Pueblos High School
, US
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted students with class work, creating lesson plans, assigning homework, handling teacher/student conference, and reporting grades.
- Implementing reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed student-led after-school tutoring programs for underprivileged students.
- Improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Collaborated with team members to assess child academic performance and recommend tailored learning strategies.
- Developing and teaching lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest.
- Fostering reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Student Teacher, Post-Secondary
Dorothy-Boswell School
, US
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported post-secondary students in developing work experience through on-site assistance at their job locations.
- Worked with post secondary students to teach them about their IEP and how to advocate for their accommodations in real world situations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution strategies with post-secondary students to improve interpersonal skills and promote positive interactions.
- Assisted students in accessing community resources and services.
- Accompanied students on community outings to enhance functional skills, including navigating public transportation, budgeting, and making purchases.
- Used interactive data collection with individual QR codes connected to students' IEP goals.
- Worked with several specialists including, Speech Language Pathologist, Behaviorist, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Therapists, School Psychologist, School Nurse, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist, Adaptive PE, Physical Therapist, Vision Handicapped Teacher, etc.
Student Teacher, Grade K-2
Curren Elementary
, US
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed IEP goals tailored to individual student needs to enhance personalized learning.
- Delivered whole class and small group instruction to foster student engagement and understanding.
- Applied knowledge of students' individual experiences and backgrounds to engage their learning.
- Facilitated daily social emotional learning module to support student well-being.
- Implemented visual schedules and expectations for classroom behavior management.
- Worked collaboratively with Cooperating teachers and school support staff to plan for effective instruction.
- Used resources and experience from time as a clinical psychologist to facilitate learning for high risk students.
Student Teacher, Grade 6-8
DATA Middle School
, US
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide data-driven instruction that increases student achievement and engagement on a daily basis.
- Teamed with a Speech Pathologist to integrate communication devices into students' daily routines, enhancing communication skills.
- Collaborated with Behavioral Consultant to track data and implement effective behavior plans, improving student behavior.
- Utilized Unique Curriculum software to enhance lesson planning and delivery.
- Supported students in applying academic knowledge to real-life scenarios, including job skills development.
Rehabilitation Specialist
Community Action Commission
Santa Barbara, US
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Delivered direct client care using evidence-based practices to enhance pro-social, communication, self-care, coping, self-soothing, mindfulness, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluated symptoms and behavioral challenges through case conceptualization in a multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinate and facilitate planned opportunities for children and adolescents to socialize in a controlled setting while providing live coaching on the application of skills to improve socialization.
- Supported parents and guardians through family rehabilitation services to improve client and familial dynamics.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations in all patient interactions (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) alongside electronic health record compliance.
Education
Moderate/Severe Special Education Preliminary Credential -
Cal Lutheran University
California01-2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Santa Barbara
California06-2016
B.A. - Journalism with an Emphasis in Media Studies
San Diego State University
California06-2011
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Lesson planning
- Group instruction
- Curriculum development
- Behavioral intervention
- Classroom management
- Differentiation strategies
- Special education
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Innovative strategies
- Multicultural awareness
TRAINING
Motivational Interviewing (MI)Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Aggression Replacement TherapyTrauma Resiliency ModelSeeking SafetySecond StepWellness & Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)Moral Recognition TherapyLaw & Ethics Examination passed in 11/17Trained in Medi-cal Clinical Assessments and Treatment Planning
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Nordhoff Highschool
09.2025 - 01.2026
Paraprofessional
Mountain View
01.2024 - 12.2024
Community Integration Instructor
The Arc of Ojai
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher Assistant
Montessori School of Ojai
05.2023 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
Dos Pueblos High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Teacher, Post-Secondary
Dorothy-Boswell School
09.2022 - 01.2023
Student Teacher, Grade K-2
Curren Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Teacher, Grade 6-8
DATA Middle School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Rehabilitation Specialist
Community Action Commission
01.2014 - 02.2018
Moderate/Severe Special Education Preliminary Credential -
Cal Lutheran University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Santa Barbara
B.A. - Journalism with an Emphasis in Media Studies
San Diego State University