Laura Quevedo
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong background in assisting educators and supporting students with disabilities. Focused on delivering personalized educational support and ensuring student health and safety through effective behavior management techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
High Impact Paraprofessional
Alderete Middle School/Canutillo ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in delivering instructional materials effectively.
- Supported students with special needs, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring a safe and productive classroom atmosphere.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored lesson plans and activities.
- Organized educational resources and materials for daily classroom activities.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
PreSchool Program for Children With Disabilities
Jose Damian Elementary/ Canutillo ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, encouraging social interactions among students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt instructional materials and ensure accessibility for all learners.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Kinder Collab Paraprofessional
Jose Damian Elementary/ Canutillo ISD
El Paso, TX
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Supported classroom management by facilitating student engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with educators to develop instructional materials tailored to student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to address student concerns effectively.
Itinerant Paraprofessional
Jose Damian Elementary? Canutillo ISD
El Paso, TX
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Monitored student behavior and provided support in maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt classroom materials for students with varying abilities.
Education
Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TXSkills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Classroom organization
- Classroom support
- Student health and safety
- Social skills training
- Supervising student activities
- Teaching assistance
- Parent communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
High Impact Paraprofessional
Alderete Middle School/Canutillo ISD
08.2021 - Current
PreSchool Program for Children With Disabilities
Jose Damian Elementary/ Canutillo ISD
08.2016 - 05.2021
Kinder Collab Paraprofessional
Jose Damian Elementary/ Canutillo ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016
Itinerant Paraprofessional
Jose Damian Elementary? Canutillo ISD
10.2012 - 05.2014
Accounting
The University of Texas At El Paso