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Kayla M. Martinez

Harlingen,TX

Summary

Driven paraprofessional with a proven track record at Jubilee Academic, enhancing classroom management and student support through effective communication and behavior management. Skilled in providing individual assistance and fostering positive environments, demonstrating a significant impact on student engagement and safety. Expertise includes CPR and First Aid, underscoring a commitment to student well-being.

Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students. Demonstrated ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Jubilee Academic
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.

Teacher Assistant

Sunny Glen Children's Home
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Responded to student needs and questions promptly.

Teacher Assistant

Kenmont Montessori
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
  • Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by providing clear instructions and maintaining routines.
  • Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.
  • Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Small Group and Individual Assistance
  • Teacher Support
  • Classroom Organization
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Student Supervision
  • Reading and Writing Support

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Jubilee Academic
08.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Sunny Glen Children's Home
08.2022 - 08.2023

Teacher Assistant

Kenmont Montessori
08.2021 - 06.2022

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Texas Southmost College

High School Diploma -

Los Fresnos High School

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