Kimberly Ochoa
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Compassionate special education teacher with strong background helping preschool-aged children gain fundamental skills and understand building blocks of learning. Works well with children of diverse diagnoses, including non-verbal, developmentally delayed and ADHD. Maintains comforting, encouraging and positive environments for children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Corona Norco School District
Corona, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Provided instruction in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art and music to preschoolers with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student's academic levels and monitored their progress.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and other professionals to develop appropriate goals for each student.
- Established strong relationships with families to ensure successful home-school communication.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed to promote positive behavior among students.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for graduating students entering kindergarten or other educational settings.
- Worked closely with speech therapists and occupational therapists on collaborative projects.
PE Teacher
Olive Crest Academy
Garden Grove, CA
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in a variety of sports, games, and fitness exercises.
- Organized and supervised team building activities to foster collaboration among students.
- Instructed classes in the fundamentals of physical education including proper warm-up techniques, safety protocols, rules, and regulations.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated health topics such as nutrition and injury prevention into physical activity lessons.
Instructional Aide
Olive Crest Academy
Garden Grove, CA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Preschool Teacher
Rainbow Kids Academy
Garden Grove, CA
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Assistant Teacher
Olam Jewish Montessori of Beth Jacob
Irvine, CA
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Adolescence
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2020
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student and faculty communication
- Individualized instruction
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Setting up activities
- Fluent in Spanish
- Classroom support
- Evidence-based program use
Certification
- Career Pathway Certificate, ROP, Careers with Children: Preschool Assistant, Education, Child Development, and Family Services - 2017
- Adult/Pediatric CPR Training - 2022
- Pro Act, Olive Crest Academy - 2021
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - 2020
- Early Childhood Special Education Preliminary Credential - 2022
Timeline
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Corona Norco School District
03.2023 - Current
PE Teacher
Olive Crest Academy
10.2021 - 02.2023
Instructional Aide
Olive Crest Academy
08.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Teacher
Olam Jewish Montessori of Beth Jacob
03.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Rainbow Kids Academy
04.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Child Development and Adolescence
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
- Career Pathway Certificate, ROP, Careers with Children: Preschool Assistant, Education, Child Development, and Family Services - 2017
- Adult/Pediatric CPR Training - 2022
- Pro Act, Olive Crest Academy - 2021
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - 2020
- Early Childhood Special Education Preliminary Credential - 2022
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