Karina Tamez
Spring
Summary
Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional devises successful student strategies and manages classroom activities. Offers advanced qualifications combined with understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Edinburg CISD
Edinburg
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure proper support for students' educational needs.
- Monitored student progress, behavior, and social interactions in accordance with IEP goals.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring student behavior and providing assistance as needed.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to special needs students in a one-on-one or small group setting.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Assisted the student to whom I was assigned in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, changing diapers, bathing, etc.
- Assist students with feeding, and escort students to and from breakfast and lunch as needed.
- Under the direction and guidance of the teacher, I prepared bulletin boards, performed clerical tasks, made copies, prepared handouts, and forms, changed and washed linens, and students' clothes, etc.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Edinburg CISD
Edinburg
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure proper support for students' educational needs.
- Monitored student progress, behavior, and social interactions in accordance with IEP goals.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring student behavior and providing assistance as needed.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to special needs students in a one-on-one or small group setting.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Assisted the student to whom I was assigned in physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, changing diapers, bathing, etc.
- Assist students with feeding, and escort students to and from breakfast and lunch as needed.
- Under the direction and guidance of the teacher, I prepared bulletin boards, performed clerical tasks, made copies, prepared handouts, and forms, changed and washed linens, and students' clothes, etc.
Education
Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist - Medical
South Texas Vo Tech
McAllen, TX05-2009
GED -
Louisiana Department of Education
Luling, LA11-2001
Accounting Assistant -
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
Nuevo Leon, Mexico06-1992
Skills
- Behavior modification
- Student supervision
- Classroom management
- Crisis intervention
- Team collaboration
- Personal care assistance
- Teacher support
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Autism support
- Reliability
- Feeding assistance
- Collaboration with teachers
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Small group support
- Visual schedules
- Teamwork
- Toileting assistance
- Punctuality
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Edinburg CISD
08.2023 - 11.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Edinburg CISD
08.2012 - 06.2023
Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing Specialist - Medical
South Texas Vo Tech
GED -
Louisiana Department of Education
Accounting Assistant -
Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon
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