McFarland Unified School District | McFarland, CA | 01.2023 - Current
As a Special Education teacher not only am an educator I do case management, advocate for my students, set IEP goals, host IEPs, have close communication with students, parents, administrators and families.
I also track IEP data and try to have a safe environment for my students to learn.
Regional Manager Child Development Specialist
3 Years 8 Months
Wayfinder Family Services | Bakersfield, CA | 12.2022 - Current
As the Central Valley Regional Manager, I oversee 5 team members.
I Provided mentorship and coaching to staff members throughout the region as needed.
Monitored team progress towards achievement of goals and objectives set forth by executive management.
Resolved conflicts between customers and employees within the region.
I work with infants and toddlers that have multiple disabilities, visually impaired, have developmental delays, down syndrome, Autism, and are medically fragile.
As a child development specialist, we start off with the intake process, we assess the child, create a report and send it off to the Service Coordinator at the Regional Center.
Substitute Teacher
3 Months
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools | Bakersfield, CA | 04.2025 - 07.2025
During this experience, I would get called in to substitute for a teacher.
During the summer I did sub for long term during summer school.
I was guided thought the paraprofessionals and would work on daily activities with the students to expand their learning.
Child Development Specialist
2 Years 3 Months
Wayfinder Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | 12.2022 - 03.2025
As a central valley regional manager, I oversee staff and outreach potential new clients.
I have experience working with special needs children for about 12 years now.
Substitute Teacher K-12
2 Years 10 Months
Delano Union Elementary School District | Delano, CA | 02.2022 - 12.2024
I currently work in all school settings covering for the day teachers and staff.
Grades being from TK to 8th grade.
I also cover for Special Education. Grades Pre-k to 8th grade.
Substitute Teacher
9 Months
Delano Union School District | Delano, CA | 02.2022 - 11.2022
Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
Monitored student progress throughout the day.
Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
8 Months
ACES ABA | Bakersfield, CA | 06.2021 - 02.2022
Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of students with challenging behaviors.
Facilitated weekly meetings with teachers and parents to discuss progress and strategies for improvement.
Provided direct instruction in positive behavior supports, social skills, and self-management techniques.
Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to each student's needs.
Monitored student data on a regular basis and adjusted interventions accordingly.
Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify antecedents and consequences related to problem behaviors.
Maintained accurate records of observations, interventions, data collection., according to district policies and procedures.
Created visual supports such as schedules or choice boards for individual students.
Behavior Interventionist
8 Months
ACES ABA | Bakersfield, CA | 06.2021 - 02.2022
In this position I work with clients with Autism, working with specific age level goals.
Trying to reach them and overcome any behaviors they may seem to have through thera-play.
Social Work Intern
6 Months
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center | Bakersfield, CA | 01.2018 - 07.2018
Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
Developed treatment plans to address identified issues.
Facilitated educational workshops for community members on topics related to social work practice.
Organized and maintained case records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
Case Management Intern
5 Months
Garden Pathways Downtown Education Center | Bakersfield, CA | 01.2018 - 06.2018
As a Social Work Intern, I developed case management as I worked with a few students.
Substitute Instructional Aide
2 Years 2 Months
Delano Union School District | Delano, CA | 08.2010 - 10.2012
WOULD SUBSTITUTE AT DIFFERENT ELEMENTARY IN THE DELANO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT.
MY JOB WAS TO BE A TEACHERS AIDE.
WOULD WORK WITH CHILDREN THAT NEEDED MORE HELP THAN OTHER CHILDREN.
AS WELL AS HELP THE TEACHER IN ANYTHING SHE WOULD NEED HELP IN.
WOULD ALSO WORK WITH CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL, IN WHAT IS KNOWN AS AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING.
Health Care Substitute Aide
2 Years 2 Months
Delano Union School District | Delano, CA | 08.2010 - 10.2012
WOULD SUBSTITUTE AT DIFFERENT ELEMENTARY IN THE DELANO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT.
MY MAIN FOCUS WAS AT SPECIAL EDUCATION, WORKING WITH CHILDREN AT CENTERS, AS WELL AS WITH ANY SPECIAL NEED THE CHILD WOULD HAVE AS I WOULD BE WORKING WITH THEM TRYING TO REACH THEIR GOAL.
WOULD MAINLY COVER IN FOR THE AIDE THAT HAD MISSED THAT DAY.