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Jessica Padilla

Menifee,CA

Summary

Compassionate special education teacher adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds a powerful support network around children in need. Helps children with Autism cope with academic and social stressors. Detail-oriented and proactive with a hands-on, collaborative mentality. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Nuview Union School District
Perris, California
01.2024 - Current
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Redlands School District
Redlands, United States
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
  • Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
  • Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
  • Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
  • Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards and cafeterias,and on field trips to ensure safety at all times.
  • Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST

Autism Behavior Services
Barstow, United States
03.2022 - 03.2023

• Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.

• Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.

• Worked with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention programs.

• Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.

• Assessed students using effective testing instruments and tools.

• Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.

• Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students. •

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University
San Bernardino, CA
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Special Needs Support
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Data Entry
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Behavioral Guidance
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Role Modeling
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs

Accomplishments

• 1st generation college student

• Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society, Barstow Community College

• Orientation Leader, Cal State University - San Bernardino

• Associate of Arts - Magna Cum Laude

• Bachelor of Arts- Cum Laude

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Nuview Union School District
01.2024 - Current

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Redlands School District
04.2023 - 12.2024

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST

Autism Behavior Services
03.2022 - 03.2023

Master of Science - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Barstow Community College