Diana P Suarez
Arlington,VA
Summary
Successful at working with up to 2 students to support academic success, social growth and emotional development. Focused on optimizing learning and engaging students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
08.2021 - 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.
- Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Administrative Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Create the classes in Synergy for the entire Summer School In Claremont Elementary Schoo.
- Reported the children's absences and communicated with their families.
Substitute Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
11.2020 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
Associate of Science - Financial Management
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Bogota, Colombia07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De America
Bogota, Colombia12.2000
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classwork Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teaching and Instruction
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Teacher Assistance
- Special Assignments
- Smart Board Technology
- Behavior Redirection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Arlington Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Arlington Public Schools
11.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Financial Management
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De America