Claudia Colombany
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Corte Madera,CA
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Language
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Certification
13
years of professional experience
Applying for Substitute Teacher with the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Compassionate and adaptable educator with a proven track record in supporting student success through collaboration and personalized attention. Experience in enhancing learning outcomes for students with unique needs.
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
3 Years 11 Months- Collaborated with staff to develop engaging lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Adapted instructional methods based on varying learning styles and needs of students.
- Assisted in the implementation of behavior management strategies, reducing disruptions and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Strengthened student-teacher relationships through open communication and active listening.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education staff, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Aided in the integration of technology tools into lessons, promoting digital literacy among students.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve student engagement and focus.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring, enabling struggling students to improve their understanding of course content.
Home Health Caregiver
6 Years 5 Months- Delivered personalized care and support to clients, enhancing quality of life through tailored assistance.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort in home environments.
- Monitored client health conditions, documenting changes to communicate effectively with healthcare teams.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in patient care and compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and promoting emotional well-being.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping systems.
- Advocated for client needs, coordinating services to enhance accessibility and support overall health goals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
- Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Continuously expanded caregiving knowledge by attending professional development workshops and staying informed about relevant industry trends.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Paraprofessional Substitute
12 Years 7 Months- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and educators to address concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve student engagement and focus.
- Contributed to a safe learning environment, monitoring students during non-instructional times and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring, enabling struggling students to improve their understanding of course content.
- Supported lead teachers in the development of engaging lesson plans that met curriculum standards.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Science
Skills
Student supervision
Physical disabilities support
Autism spectrum support
Assistive technology use
Special education support
Collaboration
Teacher assistance
Small group and individual assistance
Supervising student activities
Reading and writing support
Individual student assistance
Storytelling
Elementary education
Literacy support
Test proctoring
Affiliations
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Certification
BLS; To acquire 09/2026
PALS; To acquire 9/2026
First Aid: To Acquire 9/2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
Marin County Office Of Education
09.2022 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Caregiver
Right At Home Care
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Paraprofessional Substitute
West Contra Costa Unified School District
01.2014 - CurrentRead More
College of Marin
Associate of Science from Registered Nursing
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San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts from Communicative Disorders And Science
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