Jenna Arredondo
Lockhart,TX
Summary
Compassionate education professional with 15 years of experience working with children in charter and public school settings, including roles as an Educational Aide, Behavior Support Specialist, and Behavioral Intervention Aide. Skilled in providing academic, behavioral, and individualized support while collaborating with educators to foster positive and inclusive learning environments. Dedicated to helping students build confidence and achieve success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Del Valle Middle School
01.2020 - Current
- Provided one-on-one and small-group math support to middle school students needing additional academic assistance.
- Stepped into a 6th grade RTI Math Teacher role for approximately 1.5 years, taking on the day-to-day responsibilities and leading a classroom under the supervision of the Academic Dean.
- Reinforced math concepts and classroom instruction by providing extra practice, clarification, and guided support.
- Assisted students with assignments, classwork, and problem-solving while encouraging them to become more confident and independent learners.
- Worked closely with math teachers to support intervention goals and address individual student learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding academic performance and areas needing additional support.
- Adjusted instruction and explanations to meet different learning styles, abilities, and levels of understanding.
- Encouraged student participation and helped students remain focused and engaged during intervention sessions.
- Provided positive reinforcement, redirection, and behavioral support when needed to help students stay on task.
- Maintained a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Built positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate classroom expectations and professional boundaries.
Instructional Guide
John H Wood Public Charter School
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Used restorative discipline skills to clarify misunderstood directions and conflicts between teachers and students
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Oversaw students in classroom and outside to monitor/enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Organized and guided activities for students, including social/emotional strategies and life skills
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
- Enhanced learning plans and quantified student progress using quizzes, essays and projects
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
Night/Direct Care Staff/Behavior Support Specialist
Pegasus Schools Inc.
09.2011 - 06.2016
- Provided daily supervision, guidance, and support to youth residents in a residential treatment setting.
- Supported residents with daily routines, personal responsibilities, and maintaining a safe and structured environment.
- Built positive, trusting relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate boundaries and professional expectations.
- Assisted students with schoolwork, homework, studying, and staying on track with academic responsibilities.
- Provided encouragement and one-on-one support to residents who experienced academic or behavioral challenges.
- Communicated with teachers, school staff, and treatment team members regarding students’ academic progress and needs.
- Helped residents develop positive study habits, organizational skills, and strategies for completing school assignments.
- Monitored and supported student behavior in accordance with treatment plans, school expectations, and facility guidelines.
- Used positive reinforcement, redirection, and de-escalation techniques to help youth manage challenging behaviors and emotions.
- Documented daily activities, student progress, behaviors, and significant incidents as required.
- Participated in team meetings and collaborated with staff to support residents’ educational, behavioral, and personal goals.
- Encouraged youth to develop independence, responsibility, and confidence in both their academic and daily lives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, TX05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX07-2029
Skills
- Lesson Planning & Classroom Management
- 6th Grade Math Instruction
- Differentiated & Small-Group Instruction
- Student Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Academic Intervention & Reteaching
- Student Engagement & Motivation
- Behavior Support & Positive Reinforcement
- Gradebook & Student Record Management
- Collaboration with Instructional coaches, Academic Dean & Team members
- Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- Educational Aide III
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
- Bullying: Recognition and Response
- Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting
- FERPA: Confidentiality of Records
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Sexual Harassment: Staff-to-Staff
- Texas Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees Program
- Trauma Informed Practices
- Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Postvention
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Del Valle Middle School
01.2020 - Current
Instructional Guide
John H Wood Public Charter School
07.2016 - 09.2019
Night/Direct Care Staff/Behavior Support Specialist
Pegasus Schools Inc.
09.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School