Cynthia Rosas Ortega
Paramount,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over 7 years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Behavioral Therapist
Familias First
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
Associate Teacher
Bell Gardens Preschool Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06.2011
Skills
- Active Participation
- Enrichment Programs
- Social Development Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Instructional Support
- Teamwork
Certification
- Associate Teacher Certificate 1 [ ELac]
- Children with special Needs Emphasis [Elac]
- Teacher Certificate 2 [Elac]
- Associate In Science in Early Childhood Education For Transfer Cont. [Elac]
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2018 - Current
Associate Teacher
Bell Gardens Preschool Academy
08.2017 - 06.2018
Behavioral Therapist
Familias First
02.2017 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
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