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Karen Jimenez

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

Alisal Union School District
08.2017 - 01.2024
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school staff, fostering strong relationships to support student success.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

California Mini-Corps

Butte County Office Of Education
08.2010 - 12.2014
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
12-2025

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Classroom support
  • Emotional Support
  • Special Education Knowledge
  • Data Collection
  • Learning Strategies
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Classroom Organization
  • Parental interaction
  • Toileting assistance
  • Social development support
  • Small group support
  • Student Engagement
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Bilingual ( Spanish and English)

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

Alisal Union School District
08.2017 - 01.2024

California Mini-Corps

Butte County Office Of Education
08.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

California State University Monterey Bay

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Hartnell College

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