Justin Torres
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated education professional with nearly five years of experience supporting students at Garfield High School. Known for reliability, consistency, and building positive relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for academic and behavioral success. Experienced working with students receiving SDC, RSP, BII, and alternate curriculum services. Recently earned a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles while maintaining full-time employment in a high school special education setting. Currently pursuing admission to the LAUSD District Intern Program to become a Special Education teacher.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield High School
10.2021 - Current
- Support high school students with a variety of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group instructional support in general education and special education settings.
- Assist students receiving SDC, RSP, and BII services.
- Support students following alternate curriculum and modified academic programs.
- Reinforce classroom expectations, organization skills, and positive student behavior.
- Help students remain engaged in learning and make progress toward academic goals.
- Demonstrate reliability and professionalism through over five years of continuous service at Garfield High School.
- Build strong relationships with students while fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
- Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviors, promoting a positive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Los Angeles05-2026
Associate Degree - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Intervention Strategies
- Academic Support
- Relationship Building
- Dependability and Professionalism
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher assistance
Certification
CPR / First Aid Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield High School
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Associate Degree - Child Development
East Los Angeles College