Diana Araiza
El Paso
Summary
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Special Education ASC, EPISD
Hart Elementary School
El Paso, TX
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Assisting with maintaining a structured environment.
- Running teacher-planned centers or workstation and assisting substitutes with routines in the teachers absent.
- Creating visuals, laminating, cutting, and organizing classroom materials.
- Assisting students with personal care.
- Following specific accommodations and tracking students' progress on IEP goals, academic drills, and behavioral data.
- Provide students with 1:1 assistance.
- Providing support during emotional outbursts or safety concerns.
- Implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Plans and providing proactive redirection.
Year-Long Substitute SPED Resource Teacher, EPISD
Hart Elementary School
El Paso, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborating with the Class Teacher to build a better learning environment for the children.
- Teaching a small group of students inside and outside of the classroom.
- Assessing the students’ work done in class.
- Developing and adapting individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each student.
- Create resources and a Co-Teach schedule for the school year.
- Writing students' observations and tracking forms into the E-SPED System.
- Updating parents on their kids’ progress and giving recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home.
Year-Long Substitute Teacher, EPISD
Hart Elementary School
El Paso, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Teach classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Prepare and organize parent teacher conferences, assist workshops, and staff development meetings.
Year-Long Teaching Resident, EPISD
Mesita Elementary School
El Paso, TX
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teachers.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions.
Sales Floor Associate
Walmart Stores
El Paso, TX
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
- Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging them an appealing and orderly way to boost sales.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Applied Learning and Development, Primary Grades Education/BIS
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2022
Associate of Arts - Teaching EC-6, 4-8, EC-12, Sp
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2018
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Manicurist
Center for Carrier and Technology Education (CCTE)
El Paso, TX06.2013
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Guest Services
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Student safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Classroom Behavior management
- Student Supervision
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Accomplishments
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Paraprofessional Special Education ASC, EPISD
Hart Elementary School
08.2024 - 06.2026
Year-Long Substitute SPED Resource Teacher, EPISD
Hart Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Year-Long Substitute Teacher, EPISD
Hart Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Year-Long Teaching Resident, EPISD
Mesita Elementary School
08.2021 - 02.2022
Sales Floor Associate
Walmart Stores
08.2014 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Teaching EC-6, 4-8, EC-12, Sp
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Manicurist
Center for Carrier and Technology Education (CCTE)
Bachelor of Education - Applied Learning and Development, Primary Grades Education/BIS
The University of Texas At El Paso