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Desiree Decker

San Marcos

Summary

Skilled Instructional Associate with a solid background in developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans, tailored to individual learning needs. Strengths in collaborative planning, student engagement techniques, and standards-based education. Showcased ability to improve student comprehension through innovative teaching methods. Improved overall classroom performance by fostering a positive learning environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Associate

San Marcos Consolidated School District
San Marcos
08.2015 - Current
  • Planned and implemented activities promoting physical, mental, and social development of students.
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessment and constructive feedback.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions as directed by teachers or administrators.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in education.
  • Established positive relationships with students through encouraging language and praise.
  • Created lesson plans that were relevant to student's ages and abilities.
  • Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
  • Delivered individualized instruction tailored to meet diverse student needs.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing reports and documentation for educational programs.
  • Promoted a safe classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
  • Collaborated in developing individual education plans for special needs students.
  • Assisted in developing individual education plans for special needs students.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Criminal Justice

Allied American University
Laguna Hills, CA
02-2010

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Individualized instruction
  • Student assessment
  • IEP development
  • Classroom management
  • Collaboration skills
  • Effective communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Activity facilitation
  • Critical thinking

Affiliations

  • CASA volunteer
  • Domestic/Crime victims advocate

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Paraprofessional Certification
  • Court Appointed Special Advocate/ Guardian ad-Litem Certificate
  • Certificate of Criminal Justice

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Instructional Associate

San Marcos Consolidated School District
08.2015 - Current

Certificate of Technical Studies - Criminal Justice

Allied American University

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