Jennifer Olivares
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Compassionate teacher who will provide individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Teacher
Truman Elementary ECISD
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Co teaching assignment in a Unit Classroom under the supervision of Mrs
- Sandra Cervantes.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Clinical Teacher
Escandón Elementary ECISD
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Co teaching assignment in a Resource classroom Under the supervision of Ms. Catherine Cavazos.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Student Observer
Lee Elementary ECISD
08.2021 - 12.2021
- I observed in a PK-3 classroom, a PPCD (Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities) classroom, Resource, as well as a 3rd and 5th grade inclusion style classroom
- Watched cooperating teacher and took notes on successful strategies
- Assisted lead teacher with maintaining classroom discipline.
- Assisted students with special assignments and preparation for events or competitions.
- Led small group and classroom activities focused on certain topics and special projects.
- Attended training courses to continue to develop knowledge.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
Human Resource Specialist
Army Reserves
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Prepared and maintained personnel records for 3 different military units
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
I Learning and Resource Aide
Paraprofessional Kika De La Garza Elementary LJISD
08.2011 - 05.2012
- I would perform both pull-out and in-classroom support for these students.
- Integrated technology such as computers into instruction.
- Tutored students in diverse subjects to enhance student learning.
- Maintained smooth transitions, arrivals, departures and lunch periods.
- Helped teachers with monitoring, behavioral control and activities.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Paraprofessional
Memorial Middle School ECISD
09.2004 - 12.2010
- Severe and Profound Unit: I worked with students on a one-to-one with students who needed hand-over-hand assistance and in small groups
- I also fed students who need assistance and changed diapers for students that need assistance and were incontinent, as needed
- Seizure Prone Student Shadow: I would shadow seizure-prone students to and from general education classrooms
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- CEI (Computer Enhanced Instruction):Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher in a lab specifically for students diagnosed with Dyslexia
- CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) Assisted with Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities who needed assistance passing state exam in Reading and Math
- HILD (High Intensive Language Development) Tutor: I worked with a small group of ELL students that needed help in science.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Intervention aide: I worked in an Intervention classroom that tutored regular education students and gave non-computer assistance to those who needed help with State Exam in Reading and Math
Human Resource Specialist Texas
Army National Guard
01.1999 - 07.2009
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Evacuated and relocated people due to hurricanes and other natural disasters
- Informed, planned, and completed R&R venues for soldiers during wartime
- Honorably discharged and transferred to the Reserves when 349th PSD was dissolved
- Served honorably in two overseas deployments and three activations due to natural disasters
- Successfully led a team of five who evacuated and relocated over 3000 individuals in Victoria, TX before Hurricane IKE
Student Teacher
McAuliffe Elem McAllen ISD
08.1998 - 05.1999
- As a student in High School, I both observed as well as assisted the teacher in an inclusion style 3rd grade classroom
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - General Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2023
Skills
- Basic ASL ability
- Computer and Technology Proficient
- Student Monitoring
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- MIlo Autism Robot Trained
- Special Education
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Activity Planning
- Individual Student Assistance
- Instructional Materials Creation
Certification
- Certified EC-6 General education with specialization in SPED (all level) pending
- PPR Passed
- EC-6 Core Passed
- SPED Passed
- STR Passed
Timeline
Clinical Teacher
Truman Elementary ECISD
01.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Teacher
Escandón Elementary ECISD
08.2022 - 10.2022
Student Observer
Lee Elementary ECISD
08.2021 - 12.2021
I Learning and Resource Aide
Paraprofessional Kika De La Garza Elementary LJISD
08.2011 - 05.2012
Human Resource Specialist
Army Reserves
07.2009 - 07.2012
Paraprofessional
Memorial Middle School ECISD
09.2004 - 12.2010
Human Resource Specialist Texas
Army National Guard
01.1999 - 07.2009
Student Teacher
McAuliffe Elem McAllen ISD
08.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - General Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Certified EC-6 General education with specialization in SPED (all level) pending
- PPR Passed
- EC-6 Core Passed
- SPED Passed
- STR Passed
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