Elsy Lopez-Mejia
Chicago,IL
Summary
SECA (Bilingual Special Education Classroom Assistant) focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors. Extensive experience in a therapy-based environment. Paraprofessional versed in collaborating with teachers and parents to best meet each individual’s unique needs. Attentive to the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional / SECA
Chicago Public Schools
09.2014 - Current
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Schoolcraft Community College
Livonia, MI2007
Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafette, IN2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Hales Franciscan High School
Chicago, IL2005
Accomplishments
- Worked with over 25-30 special education students, grades 9 through 12, for 3 years
- Worked in a severe and profound cluster at Jones College Prep HS
- Student-Centered Curriculum Planning
- Developed mid-semester evaluation for students to give feedback about current curriculum and suggest alternative course materials and subjects for remainder of year.
- Parent Communication
- Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues and course weakness areas.
- Counseling
- Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.
Certification
State of Illinois Paraprofessional Certification, 2014 - presentState of Illinois Substitute Certification for Charter Schools 2014 - presentCertified State of Illinois Basketball Coach CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Paraprofessional / SECA
Chicago Public Schools
09.2014 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Schoolcraft Community College
Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
High School Diploma - undefined
Hales Franciscan High School
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