Abrilda A. Rivas
El Centro,USA
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction. professional with many years of experience working with special needs students. Aided teachers in giving lessons and providing safe and productive environment for students with developmental disabilities. Passionate about serving physical, emotional, and academic needs of those facing disability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Instructional Assistant
Central Union High School District
El Centro, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Provide individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Assist teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
- Monitor student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Attend training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Develop positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
Special Education Instructional Assistant III
Westmorland Union Elementary School District
Westmorland, California
08.2019 - Current
- Working with students ranging from grade levels 6th-8th who receive both Special Day Class (SDC) and Resource Specialist Program (RSP) services
- Implementing Core Curriculum based on a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
- Execute lesson plans
- Provide one on one services to students based on grade-level content
A.S.E.S. Tutor 1
Phil D. Swing School/Brawley Elementary School District
Brawley, California
09.2014 - Current
- Prepare lessons for student engagement
- Assist students with daily homework assignments (1st-6th Grade)
- Instruct students in enrichment activities (Cheer and Physical Education)
- Complete daily attendance and sign-in sheets along with all necessary paperwork
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of students
SDSU Intern Student
San Diego State University Research Foundation
San Diego, California
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Co-teaching with Credentialed Teacher (Meadows Union Elementary School)
- Taught mathematics and art for grade levels ranging from 4th-8th grade
- Planning and debriefing
General Instructional Assistant II
Westmorland Union Elementary School District
Westmorland, California
11.2014 - 06.2019
- Substitute Teacher
- Assist students who need extra support in math and language arts
- Deliver and follow lesson plans
- Organize school materials for students, including, but not limited to: correct homework, file classwork, and prepare assigned homework
- Test students in all academic areas, such as, uppercase and lowercase letters, sight words, letter sounds, number sense (0-30) in both verbal and written form
- Evaluate each students progress and strategize accordingly
SDSU Intern Student
San Diego State University Research Foundation
San Diego, California
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Co-teaching with Credentialed Teacher (Central Unified School District)
- Taught incoming Freshmen Migrant Students in mathematics (Algebra I)
- Planning and debriefing
Cashier
Donuts Plus
Brawley, CA
08.2005 - 10.2016
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Office Assistant
Country Life Mobile Home Park
El Centro, CA
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track expenses and other financial data related to the office budget.
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education with Credential
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona10.2024
Multiple Subject Credential - Bilingual Authorization
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus
Calexico, California05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus
Calexico, California05.2012
Associate in Arts with Honors - Liberal Studies
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California05.2010
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
El Centro, California06.2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Creative
- Strong Work Ethic
- Multitasking
- Reflectiveness
- Planning
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Awards/Honors
- Dean's List, Fall 2011-Spring 2012, Imperial Valley Campus-San Diego State University
- Semester Honors, San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus
Timeline
General Education Instructional Assistant
Central Union High School District
11.2022 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant III
Westmorland Union Elementary School District
08.2019 - Current
SDSU Intern Student
San Diego State University Research Foundation
06.2019 - 07.2019
SDSU Intern Student
San Diego State University Research Foundation
06.2018 - 07.2018
General Instructional Assistant II
Westmorland Union Elementary School District
11.2014 - 06.2019
A.S.E.S. Tutor 1
Phil D. Swing School/Brawley Elementary School District
09.2014 - Current
Office Assistant
Country Life Mobile Home Park
03.2014 - 09.2014
Cashier
Donuts Plus
08.2005 - 10.2016
Master of Education - Elementary Education with Credential
Grand Canyon University
Multiple Subject Credential - Bilingual Authorization
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus
Associate in Arts with Honors - Liberal Studies
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
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