Estefania Montanez
Modesto,CA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Paraprofessional offering more than 2 years aiding instructors in the classroom and promoting individualized learning techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
The Stepping Stones Group
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- 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.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Closing Manager
Target
07.2019 - Current
- Worked in all departments to ensure sales floor is full, zoned and in stock for guests.
- Demonstrated a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance for the team.
- Lead team of 10+ team members daily all within different work centers.
- Secured safety of business and employees at closing time by locking doors, reducing lighting and checking surrounding areas for suspicious activity.
- Prepared registers for closing shift and assigned team member positions while maintaining high level of guest service.
Teacher Assistant
LIVINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked in a bilingual classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Floral Designer
LHS
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Merced College
Merced, CAHigh School Diploma -
Livingston High School
Livingston, CA06.2012
Skills
- Behavioral Plan Management
- IEP Goals
- Social and Group Settings
- Classwork Oversight
- Teaching and Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Support
- Teacher Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Small Group Support
Certification
Present
Certificate of hours completed in a classroom working in mathematic and science course with grade
levels 1 and 2.
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
The Stepping Stones Group
03.2022 - Current
Closing Manager
Target
07.2019 - Current
Teacher Assistant
LIVINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - 01.2019
Floral Designer
LHS
08.2011 - 06.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Merced College
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
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