Elizabeth Garcia
San Jose,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraeducator polished in curriculum development, behavior management and recordkeeping. Adaptable and accommodating professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience assisting instructional support service and classroom teachers. Commended for consistently providing children with necessary learning tools to advance and build knowledge for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
Modesto, CA
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- 1:1 severe para educator working in life skills / transition age students 16-22.
Lead
Walgreens
San Jose, CA
03.2013 - 09.2018
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Child Care Provider
Professional Association For Childhood Education
San Jose, CA
06.2003 - 07.2010
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Provided a safe and nourishing environment for children from ages 1 - 13 years old.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Center For Employment Training
San Jose11.2012
Skills
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Bilingual English / Spanish 10 years
- behavioral support with children for 10 years
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Special Needs Support
- Special Education Background
Timeline
Para Educator
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
02.2019 - 08.2021
Lead
Walgreens
03.2013 - 09.2018
Child Care Provider
Professional Association For Childhood Education
06.2003 - 07.2010
Certificate - Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Center For Employment Training