Grecia De La Cruz Garcia

Instructional Assistant

SAISD

08.2008 - Current

Provided one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
Participated actively in professional development opportunities focused on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
Monitored student performance through ongoing assessment and data collection, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
Evaluated student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
Assisted special education teachers in developing and executing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to students'' unique learning styles and abilities.
Contributed to the creation of sensory-rich environments designed to reduce overstimulation while promoting self-regulation skills among students with sensory processing challenges.
Maintained thorough documentation of daily observations, progress updates, incident reports, and communication with parents or guardians as necessary.
Implemented a variety of accommodations, including visual schedules and modified materials, to support students'' diverse learning needs effectively.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Supported student participation in extracurricular activities by providing appropriate accommodations and fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
Encouraged peer collaboration through structured group activities while maintaining differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Organized meaningful field trips that connected classroom learning to real-world experiences while fostering social skills development.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels regarding student progress toward goals established in their individualized education plans.
Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists, to ensure holistic support for each student.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.

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Instructional Assistant

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No Degree - Early Childhood Education

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Instructional Assistant

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

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