Isamar Rivera
Berrien Springs
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CCD Director
St Gabriel Catholic Church
Berrien Springs
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Berrien Springs
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce concepts taught by the teacher.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Observed student behavior in order to identify any potential issues or concerns.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
Paraprofessional
Day Care Berrien Spring Public School
Berrien Springs
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
1:1 Paraprofessional ASD
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Berrien Springs
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted a child 1:1 with autism spectrum disorder at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Handled clerical duties, managed , and coordinated documents for the teacher.
- Implemented behavior management and maintain a positive learning environment .
Education
Associate of Science -
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI06-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Weste Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Issues resolution
- Time management
- Logistics management
- Social support
- Classroom support
- Behavior management
- Social-emotional support
- Helping students with special needs
- Student progress tracking
- Life skills training
- Classroom organization
- Enrichment activities
- Transition planning
- Special education support
- After-school programs
- Spanish fluency
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Fluent bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Berrien Springs Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
CCD Director
St Gabriel Catholic Church
09.2011 - 05.2015
Paraprofessional
Day Care Berrien Spring Public School
09.2011 - 06.2013
1:1 Paraprofessional ASD
Berrien Springs Public Schools
08.2011 - 12.2012
Associate of Science -
Lake Michigan College
Some College (No Degree) -
Weste Michigan University