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Flor Vergara

Pomona,CA

Summary

Qualified Teaching Assistant offers a track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

School Of Social Justice
08.2017 - Current
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve the quality of student outcomes.
  • Contributed to successful transitions between grade levels by collaborating closely with incoming teachers about each student''s specific strengths, challenges, and support requirements.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Assist in translating individual education plan (IEP) meetings.
  • Work in Resource Specialist Program (RSP).

Special Education Paraprofessional

Academic Leadership Community- Miguel Contreras
10.2013 - 06.2017
  • Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student's unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
  • Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
  • Assist in translating individual education plan (IEP) meetings.
  • Work in Resource Specialist Program (RSP).
  • File student documents and set up appointments for IEP meetings and conferences.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Berendo Middle School
10.2010 - 10.2013
  • Participate in conferences and meetings relating to the Department of Special Education.
  • Participate and translate in the Individual Education Program (IEP).
  • Explain the school district's policies, procedures, and guidelines to parents.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
  • Assist students with Autism in a one-on-one session in an inclusion setting.
  • Follow up and schedule appointments for parent meetings.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Charles White Elementary
09.2006 - 10.2010
  • Work jointly with the Special Education team to create specific academic goals for students with special needs.
  • Assist in the Resource Specialist Program in assisting students to meet their specific goals stated in their IEP.
  • Accommodate lesson plans for specific students in a general education classroom setting.
  • Implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
  • Led activities that developed students’ physical, emotional, and social growth.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hoover Street Elementary
06.1998 - 09.2006
  • Assist in aan (SED) special education classroom with (SLD) Specific Learning Disability Students.
  • Modified student curriculum and reinforced lessons.
  • Assist certified teachers in managing student behavior and completing instruction.
  • Translate in meetings for parents, explain to parents their rights, and provide information on guidelines and procedures of the District.
  • Reteach the lesson to students in small groups.
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
  • Create a safe play environment for the students.
  • Arrange instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Be present at monthly staff training sessions.
  • Worked with students with multiple disabilities such as (ED) Emotional Disturbed, (SLD) Specific Learning Disabilities, (SLI) Speech and Language, (OHI) Other Health Impaired, and (RSP) Resource Specialist Program, which required me to adapt to different tasks to meet the students needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2024

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2011

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Autism understanding
  • Activities Oversight
  • Multitasking
  • Experienced with severely handicapped
  • Student monitoring
  • Clerical support
  • Documentation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care
  • Games and activities
  • Milestone development
  • Educational improvements

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

School Of Social Justice
08.2017 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Academic Leadership Community- Miguel Contreras
10.2013 - 06.2017

Special Education Paraprofessional

Berendo Middle School
10.2010 - 10.2013

Special Education Paraprofessional

Charles White Elementary
09.2006 - 10.2010

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hoover Street Elementary
06.1998 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

East Los Angeles College

High School Diploma -

Theodore Roosevelt High School

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