Adept at fostering educational advancements, my tenure at Los Altos School District showcased my proficiency in Google Workspace and exceptional interpersonal abilities. Spearheaded key initiatives, significantly enhancing Special Education programs and parent engagement. My expertise in managing sensitive records and orchestrating impactful training sessions underscores my comprehensive skill set.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Secretary
Los Altos School District
06.2021 - Current
Values having strong interpersonal skills and has been credited with an ‘Outstanding’ score for ‘relationship with others.’
Able to quickly learn multi-sequenced tasks quickly under the supervision of Director, Coordinator, and Specialist
These tasks include, planning, organizing and coordinating student services, staff trainings, and department specific programs (i.e., Collaborative preschool and ‘Extended School Year’)
Coordinates all department staff schedules, and assisted service providers with scheduling IEP meetings with student’s families
Organizes important professional development events and workshops for all various levels of Special Education staff which include; classified, and certified PD dates, ‘Safety Care’, ‘All Staff Kick-Off’, and curriculum trainings
Requests, manages, and maintains confidential student records
Is knowledgeable on how to pull and review digital electronic records and reports for students using platforms such as, SIRAS and CALPADs
Collaborates with childcare providers, educators, and community organizations to facilitate access to quality early childhood education programs (i.e., Early Start, SARC)
Manages enrollment process for LASD Inclusion Collaborative Preschool, and partners with county programs to transition student’s from early childcare programs into the public education system
Understands the importance of delivering accurate, and precise information regarding laws/regulations, organizational operations, and policies
Behavior Intervention Technician
Los Altos School District
03.2018 - 06.2021
Conducted assessments to identify the needs of children and develop individualized behavior intervention plans
Facilitated parent involvement activities and provided parent education to teach families how to effectively utilize behavior plans and reinforcement systems outside of the classroom and help promote family engagement
Maintained accurate records of client interactions and program outcomes by collecting behavioral data and interpreting the data to the child’s family to highlight student’s progress and successful program outcomes
Education
BS - Kinesiology
San Jose State University
01.2016
Skills
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Youth Social Skills Groups
Group Instruction and Data Collection
Special Education and Mental Health
Student enrollment and peer support
Communication with Parents
References
Zoe Ballesteros, Special Education Specialist, (206) 920-8895, zballesteros@lasdschools.org