Josefa De La Rosa
Kingsville
Summary
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, 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.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
Jubilee Kingsville
07.2023 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Substitute Teacher
Kingsville Independent School District
08.2013 - 07.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Coastal Bend College
Kingsville, TX08-2021
Certificate - Bookkeeper Certification
Texas A&M University
Kingsville12-2016
Certificate - Paraprofessional Certificate
Education Service Center
Corpus Christi, TX09-2012
Certificate - Office Administrative
Victoria College
Victoria, TX07-2011
Skills
- Transition planning
- Physical assistance
- Literacy support
- Social skills development
- Instructional support
- Life skills training
- Positive reinforcement
- Data collection
- Behavioral interventions
- Communication techniques
- Autism support
- Adaptive learning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
Jubilee Kingsville
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kingsville Independent School District
08.2013 - 07.2023
No Degree - Early Childhood Care And Education
Coastal Bend College
Certificate - Bookkeeper Certification
Texas A&M University
Certificate - Paraprofessional Certificate
Education Service Center
Certificate - Office Administrative
Victoria College
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