Isabella De Santiago
Glendora,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse student populations and various tasks. Great with students and excels at creating a positive classroom environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Arcadia Unified School District
04.2017 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction and in-class activities.
Behavior Specialist
Aultruism Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Interpreted general objectives, laws, policies and procedures concerning Special Education program.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
Mentor
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Office Assistant
Dessin Fournir Companies
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of La Verne
La Verne05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Mount Saint Mary's University
05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mount Saint Mary's University
06.2015
Skills
- Student Supervision
- Classroom Support
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Adaptability
- Student Inclusion
- Effective Communication
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Classroom Technology
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Arcadia Unified School District
04.2017 - Current
Behavior Specialist
Aultruism Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2017
Mentor
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
08.2014 - 05.2016
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
08.2013 - 05.2014
Office Assistant
Dessin Fournir Companies
06.2011 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
Mount Saint Mary's University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Mount Saint Mary's University
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