Jessica Yanez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Special Needs Paraeducator strongly committed to supporting students with disabilities or special needs. Experienced in collaborating with teachers to create tailored educational experiences, ensuring equal access to learning, and fostering academic, emotional, and social development. Skilled in providing individualized support to help students thrive in the classroom and achieve their full potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator (PIF)
San Diego Unified School District
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Individualized Support: Assist students with special needs in both one-on-one and small group settings, helping them complete assignments, participate in activities, and develop independent skills.
- Behavioral Support: Implement behavior intervention plans as directed by the teacher or behavior specialist to support students with behavioral challenges.
- Classroom Assistance: Provide support in the classroom by helping students stay on task, facilitating communication, and ensuring students' needs are met during lessons.
- Personal Care: Assist students with daily living activities, such as mobility, feeding, toileting, and hygiene, as needed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other staff members to ensure the success of each student.
- Safety and Well-being: Ensure the safety and well-being of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, and field trips.
- Adaptations and Modifications: Help modify materials and adapt classroom activities to ensure students with special needs can participate and succeed.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom strategies that enhance student engagement and participation.
Quartermaster
US NAVY
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Navigation and Plotting: Quartermasters maintain navigation charts and plot courses and ensure that the ship follows its intended path. They use tools like radar, GPS, and other navigational equipment.
- Watch Standing: Quartermasters stand watch, overseeing the ship's steering and ensuring proper navigational procedures are followed.
- Weather Observations: Monitoring weather conditions and sea states, Quartermasters report relevant changes to the deck officer or the command.
- Bridge Operations: Quartermasters assist the Officer of the Deck (OOD) in piloting the ship and maintaining operational control, especially in restricted or challenging environments.
- Training: They also train junior personnel in navigation techniques, ship handling, and emergency procedures.
- Log Maintenance: Quartermasters maintain various logs, documenting navigational data and weather conditions for future reference and analysis.
- Oversaw logistics operations, optimizing supply chain processes for enhanced efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ10-2022
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
El Paso05-2008
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Behavior Management
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Instructional Support
- Crisis Intervention & Problem Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Knowledge of Disabilities & Special Education
- Learning disabilities support
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator (PIF)
San Diego Unified School District
04.2021 - 01.2025
Quartermaster
US NAVY
07.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
University of Arizona Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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