GLORIA NAVA
Medford,OR
Summary
Caring and positive Education Support Staff focused on fostering environment conducive to student learning and helping each student reach their full potential. Familiar with child development and behavioral principles paired with over four years of experience in student supervision, assisting teachers in implementing lesson plans and activities, and supporting classroom management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Check & Connect Mentor - South Medford High School
Medford School District 549C
Medford, OR
11.2021 - Current
- Manages a caseload of over 50 students, assisting them individually with their attendance, academics, and overall student skills
- Promotes student success and engagement at school and with learning through relationship building and systematic use of data
- Conducts "Check" procedures, determining indicators of disengagement and maintaining accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior referrals
- Implements "Connect" interventions, including sharing "check" data, discussing academic progress/supports, facilitating goal setting, and collaborating on problem-solving
- Helps students develop organizational, time management and study skills, as well as social-emotional skills
- Advocates for students and connects them to additional resources within the school
- Communicates with families regarding student behaviors, academics, etc., strengthening the family-school relationship
Title/Educational Support - Kennedy Elementary
Medford School District 549C
Medford, OR
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Assisted teacher in instructional setting
- Assisted students and teachers with various literacy activities designed to increase student performance in English (reading, writing, spelling and speaking) and mathematics
- Implemented planned activities using teacher designed methods and materials for individual and small student groups for instructional support
- Organized and managed student work and progress binders under teacher direction
- Prepared and provided clerical support to teacher for instructional materials using various office equipment, resource materials and AV equipment, copying, faxing, etc.
- Assisted teacher in maintaining classroom discipline using appropriate methods for children with and without disabilities
- Delivered Early Reading and/or Math Intervention curriculum to targeted small Title One groups
- Read to students in one-on-one situations or in small groups
- Supervised a variety of indoor and outdoor student activities including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways and other areas where students gather
- Assisted in office as needed regarding Parent Involvement activities, answering multi-line telephone system, taking accurate messages, routing telephone calls and/or messages to the appropriate staff member, assisting students, parent, and patrons
- Provided support to other positions as needed
LISTO Teacher Assistant
Southern Oregon Head Start
Medford, OR
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Promoted bilingual literacy by providing Spanish speaking families with educational support in their native language
- Provided multi-age homework support for school-age children (K-12)
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain positive learning environment
- Oversaw groups of students in classroom, common areas, and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Rogue Community College
High school diploma -
Oregon Connections Academy
06.2015
Skills
- Spanish - fluent in speaking, reading, and writing
- First Aid and CPR certified
- CPI certified
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Collaborative and team-oriented
Timeline
Check & Connect Mentor - South Medford High School
Medford School District 549C
11.2021 - Current
Title/Educational Support - Kennedy Elementary
Medford School District 549C
11.2017 - 10.2021
LISTO Teacher Assistant
Southern Oregon Head Start
11.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Rogue Community College
High school diploma -
Oregon Connections Academy
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