Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Hi, I’m
Elisa Polino
Rialto,California
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Catapult Learning
Instructional Assistant
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
ACES
ABA Behavior Technician
08.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
FONTANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-TOKAY ELEMENTARY
BILINGUAL AIDE
10.2019 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Provide individual and small group learning activities to reinforce the instructional program defined by the teacher
- Read to students, explain words and meanings, correct written work of students, lead discussions, work with arithmetical problem solving, and assist students in the review of various subject matter in English and Spanish
- Develop and prepare instructional materials such as teaching aids, charts, and bulletin boards.
- Enhanced student language proficiency by providing targeted bilingual support in both individual and group settings.
- Assisted in curriculum development, adapting instructional materials to accommodate diverse language needs of students.
YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE-LA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ACADEMIC TUTOR
09.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Collaborated effectively with peers, colleagues, administrators, working together to meet and exceed teaching goals
- Maintain communication with parents to support student development
- Work with individual students, customizing approaches, methods, and materials to align with learning styles
- Participate in training and development sessions to increase skills, support colleagues in developing study strategies and lesson plans.
YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE-LA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR-S.T.E.M.
09.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Directed numerous events and activities, utilizing organizational and time management skills
- Organized and implemented social and educational activities involving both students and families
- Coordinated logistics and materials for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math classes and projects, designed to promote technical content through hands-on projects
- Planned and led instructional activities and lessons for groups of 15 students.
Education
United States UniversityChula Vista, CA
Master of Arts from Teacher Education
06.2025
University Overview
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZSanta Cruz, California
Bachelor of Arts from Latin American and Latino Studies
06.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Customer Service
- Classroom Organization
- Effective Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Student assessment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Catapult Learning
10.2022 - Current
ABA Behavior Technician
ACES
08.2021 - 11.2022
BILINGUAL AIDE
FONTANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-TOKAY ELEMENTARY
10.2019 - 10.2022
ACADEMIC TUTOR
YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE-LA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
09.2014 - 07.2017
ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR-S.T.E.M.
YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE-LA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
09.2014 - 07.2017
United States University
Master of Arts from Teacher Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Bachelor of Arts from Latin American and Latino Studies
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