Jennifer Sandoval
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Offers a track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Home Health Care Provider
Private Residence
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted client with personal care activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Enhanced patient quality of life by providing personalized and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured client safety, regularly monitoring their living environment and making necessary adjustments to prevent accidents or falls.
- Managed household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
ALE Instructional Assistant
San Antonio ISD
11.2021 - 04.2025
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each student's growth and progress.
- Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Oversaw class of students in the absence of the instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Helped with feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about their child's development and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to create a customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Medina Valley Independent School District
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and engaging learning activities.
- Oversaw class of students in the absence of the instructor.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefited all students involved.
- Managed students in the student work program.
Hygiene Coordinator
Dr. James Warren D.D.S.
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Coordinated hygiene schedule and recall.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments by phone and e-mail.
- Managed a multi-line phone system.
- Greeted and checked patients in and out.
- Collected and entered payments into system.
- Verified insurance.
- Updated HIPPA and medical needs in records and filed accordingly.
- Sent and received photos from dental labs.
- Responded and replied to e-mails from specialist and other Doctors.
- Called in prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Acquired office bills and made payments.
- Balanced deposit at the end of the day.
- Oversaw inventory and made supply purchases.
- Sat patients when needed and helped assist the Doctor or Hygienist.
- Maintained reception area.
Education
GED - undefined
NEISD
San Antonio, TX1994
Registered Dental Assistant
SACMDA
San Antonio, TX2001
Skills
- Special Education
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Instructional Support
- Emotional Support
- Student Supervision
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Support
- Educational assistance
- Social development and integration
- Parental Interaction
Certification
- Educator Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification
- Safety Care trained
References:
Available upon request
Timeline
Private Home Health Care Provider
Private Residence
05.2025 - Current
ALE Instructional Assistant
San Antonio ISD
11.2021 - 04.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Medina Valley Independent School District
03.2019 - 11.2021
Hygiene Coordinator
Dr. James Warren D.D.S.
10.2015 - 06.2018
GED - undefined
NEISD
Registered Dental Assistant
SACMDA