Kenia Tagal
Orange,CA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Assistant familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Interventionist
Orange Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Instructional Assistant
Orange Unified School District
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Life Coach
Clear Motivations
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Education
Bachelors - Child Development
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2022
Bachelors - Sociology
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Sociology
Fullerton College
Fullerton06.2020
Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Special Needs Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Classroom Instruction
Certification
- CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Chelsee Esparza
Orange Unified School District
Information System Specialist
(714) 499-4709
Nadia Quebrado
Orange Unified School District
Behavioral Support
(714) 417-5161
Timeline
Behavioral Interventionist
Orange Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Orange Unified School District
10.2018 - 08.2019
Life Coach
Clear Motivations
08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelors - Child Development
University of San Diego
Bachelors - Sociology
University of San Diego
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Fullerton College
Associate of Applied Science - Sociology
Fullerton College
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