David Perez
Menifee,CA
Summary
Member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) chapter at California Baptist University. Aspiring graduate student seeking admission to the Master’s program in Communication Sciences and Disorders to build upon extensive experience in educational settings, particularly in supporting children with special needs. Working in the Resource Specialist Program (RSP), Mild-Moderate classroom setting, as well as in the Moderate-Severe classroom setting. Committed to advancing knowledge and skills in communication disorders to contribute meaningfully to the field. Highly motivated and empathetic professional with an exceptional work ethic, willingness to learn, and a strong sense of pride in work performed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 Paraprofessional Educator (Mild-Moderate Setting)
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
01.2024 - Current
- 1:1 Instructional Aide to third grade student with Down’s Syndrome and Speech and Language Disorder
- Utilized specially designed charts to modify curriculum to fit the needs of student
- Collaborated closely with onsite SLP to utilize the assistive technology such as an AAC device
- Collaborated closely with Specialized Academic Instructor/Classroom teacher to allow student to access the curriculum
- Collaborated with Adaptive Physical Education (APE) specialist to support student in providing accommodation during grade level PE classes
- Collaborated with Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support student in fine motor and handwriting activities.
Classroom Support RISE Program (Moderate-Severe Setting)
Hans Christensen Middle School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported class of 15 consisting of severely autistic teenage students.
- Collaborated closely with Specialized Academic Instructor/Classroom teacher to allow students to access the curriculum.
- Utilized Crisis Prevention Plan to extinguish dangerous behaviors in the classroom.
- Worked with students utilizing manipulatives and instructional cards.
- Worked with students on life skills and functional academics.
Instructional Aide III (RSP Classroom)
Evan Ranch Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with Resource Teacher to implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) of 28 students.
- Pushed into general education classrooms to provide extra support to students.
- Collaborated with General Education teachers to provide access to curriculum to students.
- Provided scaffolding via guided instruction to a small group of 5 students after whole group lesson.
- Implemented methods such as segmentation to help improve upon reading and spelling skills of students.
Instructional Aide (Moderate-Severe Setting)
Quail Valley Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Supported class consisting of 15 severely autistic students.
- Collaborated closely with Specialized Academic Instructor/Classroom teacher to allow students to access the curriculum.
- Utilized Crisis Prevention Plan to extinguish dangerous behaviors in the classroom.
- Worked with students utilizing manipulatives and instructional cards.
- Worked with students on life skills and functional academics.
Education
Bachelor in Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04.2025
Associate in Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA07.2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Empathetic
- Adaptive
- Written and verbal communication
- Mentoring
- Nurturing
- Empowering
- Guiding
- Supportive
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device (AAC)
- LAMP Motor Learning-Based Program
- Read Naturally (for Reading Intervention)
- McGraw-Hill Wonders (to Support with Literacy)
- Boom Cards (to Support Language Goals)
- Zearn (to Support with Math Goals)
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
- Child CPR AED, Infant CPR, First Aid
Professional Skills
Supportive-Mentoring-Leadership
Community Leadership
- Worship Leader (Lead Guitarist), Crossway Menifee, Menifee, CA, 2021, Present
- Sound Team, Crossway Menifee, Menifee, CA, 2021, Present
- Young Adult Ministry (Leader), Crossway Menifee, 2024, Present
References
References available upon request. Documentation of work history (Evaluations, letters of position, etc.) also available upon request.
Affiliations
- NSSLHA Chapter at California Baptist University
Timeline
1:1 Paraprofessional Educator (Mild-Moderate Setting)
Callie Kirkpatrick Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Classroom Support RISE Program (Moderate-Severe Setting)
Hans Christensen Middle School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Instructional Aide III (RSP Classroom)
Evan Ranch Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2023
Instructional Aide (Moderate-Severe Setting)
Quail Valley Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
- Child CPR AED, Infant CPR, First Aid
Bachelor in Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
California Baptist University
Associate in Arts - Social & Behavioral Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
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