Gezelle Villanueva
Goleta,CA
Summary
Accomplished Paraeducator and Assistant Teacher at Alisal Union School District, adept in fostering student development and promoting self-advocacy skills. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and interpersonal communication, ensuring inclusive and supportive educational environments. Fluent in Spanish, excels in adaptability, and teamwork, significantly enhancing cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Alisal Union School District
Salinas, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Volunteer
OMNI Resource Center
Salinas, CA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Organized and led a mindful writing support group
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Assistant Teacher- After School Program
Alisal Union School District
Salinas, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2022
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Organized and Efficient
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and Dependability
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organized and Efficient
Adaptability and Dependability
Cross-cultural understanding
Spanish Fluency
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership experience
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Alisal Union School District
06.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
OMNI Resource Center
09.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Teacher- After School Program
Alisal Union School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Hartnell College