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Jessica Gurel

Corona

Summary

Experienced education professional skilled in designing and implementing specialized instructional plans. Strong focus on collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and driving student success. Known for effective communication, behavioral management, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Reliable and results-driven, with passion for empowering diverse student populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Childhood Education SAI/RSP Teacher

Nuview Union School District
01.2023 - Current
  • Increased parent involvement in their children''s education by establishing effective communication channels and providing resources for at-home support.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.

Special Circumstance Instructional Assistance

Stepping Stones Group
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges, including adaptation to the classroom environment.
  • Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments. Specifically with students who needed interventions in order to progress in there studies.
  • Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments. Collecting data in order for program chairs to be able to place students appropriately.
  • Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion and critical thinking. Implemented ABA techniques in order to ensure the students behaviors did not impede on there daily academic schedule and interaction with teachers.
  • Supported and modeled teaching behavioral strategies for a specific classroom that exhibited high behavioral needs.

Children's Director

The Cause Church
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Carried out all administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
  • Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers.
  • Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
  • Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
  • Scheduled and planned leadership training events for children's ministry team.
  • DIrected and created The Champions Club-Special Needs program.
  • Organized and oversaw Sunday school classes for children between ages of Newborn and Elementary age children.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.

Para-educator

Orange County Department of Education, OCDE
09.2006 - 06.2018
  • Participated in all mandatory in-services which included yearly ABA training and behavior management interventions, teaching strategies and Data collecting.
  • Worked one-on-one with moderate to severe children who have autism.
  • Monitored students safety within the classroom- including using ABA methods as well as de-escalation techniques.
  • Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals. Collected data daily.
  • Worked one on one with students complying with there IEP goals and ensuring those goals were being met and monitored.
  • Escorted children on Community Based Instruction weekly, to ensure integration and life skills within the community.
  • Organized group sessions where I would lead students into a daily morning and afternoon circle-within this group I would implement ABA interventions as well as complete goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11-2026

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Biola University
06.2010

Skills

  • Classroom Behavior Management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Early Childhood Education SAI/RSP Teacher

Nuview Union School District
01.2023 - Current

Special Circumstance Instructional Assistance

Stepping Stones Group
11.2022 - 12.2023

Children's Director

The Cause Church
03.2019 - 08.2022

Para-educator

Orange County Department of Education, OCDE
09.2006 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Biola University

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Grand Canyon University

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