Diana Burciaga
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 21 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for all students especially English language learners and special education students. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Instructional Aide
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
10.2001 - 09.2023
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clint Independent School District
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
GED -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXAssociate of Arts -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSBachelor of Science in Elementary Education And SP -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2023
Skills
- Educational Settings
- Teacher Collaboration
- Group Classes
- Staff Meetings
- Classroom Inclusion
- Classroom Management
- Student Learning Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- PARA 126 - ELL: Avoiding common Pitfalls and Assisting Student Learning, The Master Teacher.
- PARA 127 - ELL: Fostering a Positive and Productive Classroom Environment, The Master Teacher.
- PARA 125 - ELL: General Understanding, The Master Teacher.
- Countdown Reading Strategies, Really Great Reading.
- Best, current word work strategies to strengthen guided reading instruction, Institute for Educational Development.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ESL Instructional Aide
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
10.2001 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Clint Independent School District
08.2000 - 05.2001
GED -
El Paso Community College
Associate of Arts -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education And SP -
Grand Canyon University