Cristina Mallon
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Special education instructional aide with proven expertise in classroom monitoring and implementing positive reinforcement strategies. Focused on creating a supportive environment that enhances academic performance and emotional well-being of special needs students. Experienced in collaborating with educators to develop tailored learning plans. Committed to fostering inclusive educational experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Aide
Castleberry ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
03.2021 - Current
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science, and history.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
- Helped teachers manage classroom and workload.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Coached students on speech patterns using augmentative/alternative communication methods.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Managed distracting or inappropriate classroom behavior.
- Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- 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.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground, and on field trips.
- Monitored students' progress in skill and personal behavioral development and reported on findings to teachers and parents.
- Met with parents to discuss educational outcomes and behaviors while observing and promoting sensitivity to child's condition and needs.
- Transported non-ambulatory students throughout campus facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Skills
- Classroom monitoring
- Curriculum adaptation
- Activity planning
- Emotional support
- Community integration
- Positive reinforcement
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Aide
Castleberry ISD
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University