Fabiola Barrios
Colusa
Summary
Bilingual educator with extensive experience supporting diverse learners across home-based, special education, and classroom environments. Expertise in instructional support, lesson planning, behavior management, and family engagement. Proven ability to work with students with IEPs and 504 Plans, delivering tailored academic and emotional support while fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Based Educator
Colusa County Office of Education
Colusa
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for children in home-based settings, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of each student.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and adjusted plans accordingly.
- Evaluated student progress through systematic observation and detailed record keeping, adjusting strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Implemented engaging educational activities to promote student participation.
- Communicated effectively with families and colleagues to support student learning and engagement.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educational staff for student progress.
- Built strong partnerships with families by sharing resources and information about community services to support children's development.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Planned lessons with logically sequenced objectives, based on the curriculum.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Pine Health LLC
Yuba City
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Assisted students with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning experiences.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Cross Cultural Bilingual Instructional Aide
South Bay Union Elementary District
Eureka
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated communication between students and staff in both English and Spanish.
- Aided in the development of instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Organized educational activities that encouraged language development and engagement.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing individual or small group assistance for bilingual learners.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, district meetings, and other school events to do interpretation.
- Translated oral and written communications from English to Spanish, as well as from Spanish to English.
Transportation/Logistics Assistant
The Sun Valley Group
Arcata
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted in preparing shipping documentation for outbound freight.
- Coordinated logistics activities to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, providing assistance or forwarding calls to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained organized filing system both electronically and manually for easy access when needed.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers or supervisors.
- Processed and managed documents, emails, and other communication channels efficiently.
- Created detailed spreadsheets for tracking financial data or other important information.
Student Assistant
Humboldt State Child Development Laboratory
Arcata
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social skills among children.
- Planned, organized and supervised daily activities for preschoolers.
- Assisted in preparing educational materials for early childhood learning activities.
- Observed and documented child behavior to support developmental assessments.
- Organized and maintained classroom supplies and resources for easy access.
- Facilitated communication among staff to streamline operations and enhance teamwork.
Student Assistant
Humboldt State Children's Center
Arcata
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement, enhancing overall learning experiences.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Coordinated snack and naptime routines, fostering a calm and structured environment for children.
- Monitored and documented child behavior, providing insights for developmental assessments.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies: Child Development, Spanish
Humboldt State University
CA05-2025
Diploma - Research Program
Universidad De Guanajuato
US08-2015
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2010
Skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
IEP & 504 Plan Implementation
Lesson Planning
Early Childhood Education
Classroom Management
Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
Family Engagement
Communication & Collaboration
Record Keeping & Documentation
Time Management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Languages
- Spanish
- Bilingual
Timeline
Home Based Educator
Colusa County Office of Education
08.2025 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Pine Health LLC
08.2024 - 06.2025
Cross Cultural Bilingual Instructional Aide
South Bay Union Elementary District
08.2022 - 06.2024
Transportation/Logistics Assistant
The Sun Valley Group
10.2019 - 07.2022
Student Assistant
Humboldt State Child Development Laboratory
02.2015 - 11.2015
Student Assistant
Humboldt State Children's Center
08.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies: Child Development, Spanish
Humboldt State University
Diploma - Research Program
Universidad De Guanajuato
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School