HERMILA AVILA V
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Skilled educator with proven experience in special education. Strong team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in individualized instruction, behavior management, and communication. Reliable, empathetic, and resourceful in providing support to students and colleagues.
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Maxim Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Conducted assessments to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address academic challenges faced by special education students.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Security Patrol Officer
Alexandria
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
- Prepared all materials for department's meetings, workshops and more
Security Patrol/EMS Emergency
Gilead Headquarters
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
Assistant Teacher
California Little Acorn Private School
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Taught students spanish
Education
High School Diploma -
Menlo Atherton
Menlo Park, CA07-2016
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- Motor skills development
- Disability awareness
- Social skills development
- Sensory integration
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Learning strategies
- Special education
- Autism spectrum
- Transition planning
- Sign language proficiency
- IEP implementation
- Behavioral plan management
- Student advocacy
Accomplishments
- Completed 4 weeks in-depth training in ABA techniques.
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
- Awarded multiple bonuses for punctuality and outstanding attendance.
Certification
- Effective Listening Skills Certificate – edX or Coursera Providers.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Paraeducator Certification - National Resource Center for Paraeducators.
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
sign
Limited Working
Timeline
Security Patrol Officer
Alexandria
08.2021 - 03.2022
Paraeducator, Special Education
Maxim Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2024
Security Patrol/EMS Emergency
Gilead Headquarters
11.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
California Little Acorn Private School
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Effective Listening Skills Certificate – edX or Coursera Providers.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Paraeducator Certification - National Resource Center for Paraeducators.
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
Menlo Atherton
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