Griselda Ortiz Bernal
Kerman
Summary
Dedicated individual interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to an SLPA aide role. Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes, and/or during field trips. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs through consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Devoted to student learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Education professional with a strong commitment to facilitating student growth and academic success. Proven ability to maintain classroom order while delivering comprehensive lesson plans. Valued for collaborative approach and reliability, adapting seamlessly to ever-changing classroom dynamics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kerman Unified School District
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to ensure curriculum alignment and student support.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with special needs and varying proficiency levels.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Central Unified School District
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement and retention of material.
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Bilingual Tutor
Kerman Unified School District
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Utilized educational software to track student assignments and feedback effectively.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student learning styles and goals.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques when interacting with students.
- Guided grammar, pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary usage.
- I worked with the English and Science teachers during my time there.
Morning Tutor
California Teaching Fellows
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Facilitated small-group discussions to increase comprehension of course material.
- Maintained records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, and school performance.
- Perform yard duty for the school, and cover for the teachers during this time.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance student understanding.
Picker/Counter
Amazon Company
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Received and processed customer orders for merchandise promptly.
- Utilized RF scanners to scan products accurately and efficiently.
- Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
- Checked inventory levels regularly to ensure sufficient stock availability for customer orders.
- Performed cycle counts on inventory items as needed to maintain accurate records of stock levels in the system.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to the appropriate areas for further processing.
After-School Tutor
Teaching Fellows
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted with homework assignments as needed.
- Supervised after-school activities including arts and crafts, sports, music.
- Created and implemented enrichment lesson plans based on student learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree - Communication Disorders
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05.2022
Communication Disorders -
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Kerman High School
Kerman, CA06.2018
Skills
- Elementary education expertise
- Materials preparation
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom supervision
- Student supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Stress management
- Small group assistance
- Grading and assessment
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Teacher collaboration
- Classroom support
- Lunch supervision
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Organization and prioritization
Certification
- Student of the Month, 08/01/15, Kerman High School
- Pride Award, 11/01/15, Kerman High School
- Principal Honor Roll, 01/01/16, Kerman High School
- Honor Roll, 01/01/17, Kerman High School
- Principal Honor Roll, 01/01/18, Kerman High School
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders (Speech and Language Pathology), 05/22/23, California State University, Fresno
- SLPA License, 12/17/25, (undergraduate program) State University, Fresno
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kerman Unified School District
11.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Central Unified School District
11.2025 - Current
Bilingual Tutor
Kerman Unified School District
04.2024 - 09.2025
Morning Tutor
California Teaching Fellows
07.2022 - 03.2024
Picker/Counter
Amazon Company
07.2021 - 06.2022
After-School Tutor
Teaching Fellows
12.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts degree - Communication Disorders
California State University, Fresno
Communication Disorders -
Fresno City College
High School Diploma -
Kerman High School
References
- Anna Lopez, Inventory clerk, (559) 567-9035
- Edith Vivas, Speech Language Pathologist, (559) 363-2190
- Angeles Verduzco, Middle school teacher, (559) 944-8754