Isabel Gonzalez Rico
Lemon Grove,CA
Summary
Proactive and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraeducator. Skilled in providing academic support and emotional guidance, fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to promoting academic success and collaboration among students and educators. Reliable, empathetic, resourceful and flexible.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
San Diego Unifed School District
04.2013 - 05.2025
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Supported teachers and students in academic and social needs.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs and wants effectively within the classroom setting.
- Partnered with lead teacher to support goal-setting and check in with students during lessons.
- Reinforced learning concepts.
- Delivered proactive guidance and direction to help students stay engaged and on task .
- Reported on student progress and behavior to parents.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Partnered and assisted the speech-language pathologist towards assessing and monitoring students with special needs.
- Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Developed visual pictures in regards to students interests to facilitate communication with non-verbal students.
- Familiar with basic sign language to teach students new language skills.
- Maintained a positive attitude and communicated with many students to learn their interests, goals, accomplishments and struggles.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of the instructor.
- Documented student behaviors with charts and outcomes to enable the lead teacher to address behavior issues.
- Alerted the instructor and counselor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Helped with feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Effectively care for students in need of toileting, changing and dressing students safely and effectively.
- Encouraged students to stay on task by providing positive praise or rewards .
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence.
- Provided positive reinforcement strategies to motivate and encourage students to follow routine and expectations within the classroom settings.
- Monitored health status of medical fragile students.
- Reviewed and followed student goals as written in their individual education plans.
- Assisted students with use of online learning activities and adaptive communication devices.
- Implemented activities under the guidance of the teacher.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction to reinforce learning goals.
- Answered questions from students.
- Used adaptive equipment such as gait trainers to transfer students in and out to increase mobility.
- Provided translation support in Spanish.
Youth Leader
Social Advocates Youth San Diego (Say San Diego)
03.2008 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants in the class setting.
- Coached, instructed and supervised students in indoor and outdoor activities.
- Distributed and prepared healthy snacks and supervised children in the lunch areas.
- Developed appropriate, creative and engaging weekly lesson plans using the California State standards for Literacy, Art ,Math and Science.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Familiar with Child Protective Services reporting responsibilities.
- Performed daily attendance and sign in and out procedures.
- Occasionally substituted at other sites .
- Developed positive communications with the public, parents and staff.
Afterschool Leader
Wings Program (Winners Growing Strong)
03.2004 - 04.2006
- Led group of students maintaining high standards for behavior and safety by supervising and reminding students of program expectations .
- Served as positive adult role model for children in program through appropriate dress, speech and attitude.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about their child's progress in the program.
- Supported students in making positive behavior choices and took disciplinary measures when appropriate.
- Established a safe and inclusive environment for students through effective classroom management techniques.
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Supervised up to 15 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group, and individual safety.
- Sang songs and chants with students and tutored students with homework assignments.
Computer Assistant
South Chula Vista Branch Library
01.2002 - 04.2003
- Assisted children and parents with computer and technology usage within the library.
- Helped patrons log in and navigate library computer systems and common software applications.
- Used basic computer systems such as word and internet browsers.
- Troubleshooted minor technical issues, improving the users experience.
- Assisted with printing and guiding patrons on using library technology effectively.
- Supported children's programs within the library with online learning activities
- Assisted children with online research required for their school work.
- Organized and shelved books and audio materials using the Dewey Decimal System.
- Maintained effective and positive communication with public and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2013
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater Union High School
National City, CA06-2000
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Reading support
- Academic Support
- Disability awareness
- Literacy support
- Computers /Adaptive technology
- Learning strategies
- Special education
- Collaboration
- Teacher assistance
Accomplishments
- Ability to adapt student lessons and instructions to diverse student needs
- Build Positive relationships with students
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Detail Oriented
Certification
- CPR and AED Certification Adult , Infant and Child
- First Aide Adult and Pediatric
5 years of Service Award SAY San Diego
Reaching 5 years is an important milestone for me it shows my hard work, commitment and loyalty towards the company.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
San Diego Unifed School District
04.2013 - 05.2025
Youth Leader
Social Advocates Youth San Diego (Say San Diego)
03.2008 - 06.2015
Afterschool Leader
Wings Program (Winners Growing Strong)
03.2004 - 04.2006
Computer Assistant
South Chula Vista Branch Library
01.2002 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Education
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Sweetwater Union High School
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