Elizet Ramirez
DesMoines,WA
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Support Professional with expertise in IEP development, behavior monitoring, and classroom management. Experienced in connecting families with resources, crisis intervention, and home visiting. Focused on student support and care coordination to establish stable routines for children and caregivers. Bilingual in English and Spanish, proficient in ASL.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant- Family Support Specialist
ECEAP Pre-School Carnation
Carnation, Washington
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised children and participated in activities with children.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Collaborated in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) to address unique learning needs of special education students.
- Monitored student behavior and facilitated orderly classroom routines to enhance learning environment.
- Oversaw student activities during school hours. during transitions, meals, and recess periods.
- Prepared learning materials and organized classroom supplies for daily use.
- Communicated student needs to teachers and school staff
- Graded assignments and updated attendance records for classroom tracking.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss caseloads and best practices.
- Supported crisis intervention for families facing urgent needs.
- Assessed family needs for the community family services agency.
- Developed support plans with parents and caregivers.
- Connected families to housing, food, and counseling resources.
- Executed home visits for family support program cases to assess needs and provide resources.
- Promoted family services during meetings with stakeholders. during meetings and follow-up calls.
- Encouraged families to participate in recreational activities that promote bonding.
Family Babysitter
Home Daycare
Redmond, Oregon
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted with diaper changes, dressing, and basic hygiene care
- Monitored child behavior and redirected actions with calm guidance
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for the children while parents were away.
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
- Put babies down for naps or bedtime routines following parent's instructions.
- Prepared snacks and meals following Home Daycare family guidelines
- Took children out on walks or to playgrounds to encourage physical activity.
Assistant Teacher
Estrellita Child Care
San Luis, Arizona
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities at Estrellita Child Care.
- Supervised children during indoor activities, meals, and outdoor play.
- Helped maintain clean, safe classroom spaces and organized learning areas.
- Followed child care policies, health standards, and classroom procedures.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers, or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Created colorful and attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
Elementary School Volunteer
West Whittier Elemmentary School
Whittier, CA
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Supported special needs participants through daily activities and personalized assistance.
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and safe positioning during volunteer sessions.
- Interpreted classroom instruction for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in educational settings.
- Adapted signing style to match student language needs and classroom pace.
- Translated complex concepts from English into ASL for classroom instruction.
- Assisted students with reading, writing, and classroom instructions
- Attended school events such as field trips and assemblies.
- Tutored students on lessons and homework.
Education
GED -
Desert Pines
Las Vegas, NV06-2005
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior monitoring
- Classroom management
- Student support
- Early childhood education
- Attendance tracking
- Family engagement
- Child growth and development
- Resource referral
- CPR and first aid
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant- Family Support Specialist
ECEAP Pre-School Carnation
09.2022 - 06.2025
Family Babysitter
Home Daycare
07.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Teacher
Estrellita Child Care
09.2018 - 06.2019
Elementary School Volunteer
West Whittier Elemmentary School
08.2009 - 06.2012
GED -
Desert Pines