Jalissa Garza
Katy,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, eager to grow experience in Human Resource operations. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Special Education Paraprofessional
Pope Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities in this position include providing support to students with special needs in educational settings
- Assisting students in academic tasks, modifying assignments to fit the needs of the students, and providing behavioral support
- Help children learn social and cognitive skills while being in a general ed classroom setting
- Ensure students receive the necessary support to succeed in an educational environment.
- Develop strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Manage challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assist with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Facilitate administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
- Partner with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Behavioral Technician
Rise ABA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped clients with special needs such as autism function independently while meeting personal goals implemented by their assigned BCBA
- Recorded accurate client data while assisting skill development and intervention plans
- Taught social skills, functional communication, peer play, toleration, and daily living skills.
Pre-K paraprofessional
Pope Elementary
01.2021 - 05.2022
- General ed teacher’s aide, responsibilities included assisting in classroom management and working in small groups to help students’ complete literacy and mathematic assignments
- Encouraged independence, social interactions, and learning the rules and procedures of being in a classroom setting
- Filed, laminated, cut, created, and prepared classroom projects.
Assistant teacher
Children’s Light House
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Responsibile for brining warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraged children to learn and grow
- Inspired children to be lifelong learners using nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of Houston – Victoria
Katy, TX12.2022
Associate of Arts Degree -
Lone Star College
Katy, TX05.2020
Skills
- Computer competency
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Excel
- Catalyst (ABA) program
- Administrative duties
- Customer service
- Classroom Organization
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Assistance
- IEP compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional support
- Behavioral plan management
- Nonverbal Communication
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Life Skills Development
- Special needs
Timeline
Pre-K Special Education Paraprofessional
Pope Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Technician
Rise ABA
08.2022 - 08.2023
Pre-K paraprofessional
Pope Elementary
01.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant teacher
Children’s Light House
03.2017 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science in Psychology -
University of Houston – Victoria
Associate of Arts Degree -
Lone Star College
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