Josefina Valdez
Yuma
Summary
Experienced with providing instructional support to students with special needs. Utilizes effective communication and collaborative skills to foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of behavior management techniques and individualized education plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Eligibility Worker
Department Of Social Security
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Interviewed applicants to obtain and verify information to determine eligibility
- Communicated with others to obtain and verify eligibility information
- Approved or denied applications, informing applicants within required time frames
- Verified applicant information by direct contact, phone contact and home visits
- Established and maintained multiple electronic files to conduct regular reviews and updates
- Provided social workers with pertinent information gathered during applicant interviews
Administrative Secretary
Yuma Union High School District
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Providing a high-level of clerical support to an executive and director of Facilities and Maintenance
- Overlooking schedules for the heads of departments and creating meetings
- Arranged travel for supervisors and managers by booking flights and making hotel and restaurant reservations
- Created spreadsheets for recordkeeping and reporting
- Set up workshops and meetings by scheduling conference rooms and catering and preparing supplies
Administration Assistant
City Of Yuma Parks & Recreation
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Front-line customer service: Administrative support, clerical, records, reports, correspondence, basics bookkeeping and accounting, etc
- Internal and external customer service
- Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operational and administrative inquiries
- Compiled and entered data into various databases to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential
High School Tutor
Cocopah Indian Tribe
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided in-school academic support for tribal students recovering course work
- Additional responsibilities included Compliance with Native Education and Rules and Regulations, monitoring students progress
- Adding in the development of academic success, dropout prevention as well as social
- Coached students on academic concepts and explained terminology in easy-to-understand language
- Traveled to student homes, libraries or schools to conduct tutoring sessions
Special Education Behavior Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Work in partnership with administration, school staff and parents to support children of varying special needs with their education goals and abilities
- Working included some of the following: development and monitoring if students IEP's, reports
- Progress tracking, translating, etc
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2005 - 03.2012
- Provided support to teachers in special education classrooms with both administrative and educational tasks, regarding students and their IEP's Additionally provided classroom support in the form of fielding behavior issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2025
AA - Education Elementary
Arizona Western College
Yuma, Arizona01.2020
Skills
- IEP development
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom organization
- Student records management
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
Certification
- Certified CPI Trained
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Eligibility Worker
Department Of Social Security
05.2021 - 07.2024
Administrative Secretary
Yuma Union High School District
11.2020 - 04.2021
Administration Assistant
City Of Yuma Parks & Recreation
06.2017 - 11.2020
High School Tutor
Cocopah Indian Tribe
05.2015 - 06.2017
Special Education Behavior Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
03.2012 - 05.2015
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2005 - 03.2012
AA - Education Elementary
Arizona Western College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Northern Arizona University
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