Layla A. Velasco
Mountlake Terrace
Summary
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material. Strong organization, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills, team leadership. Strong work ethic and team player, demonstrating strong critical thinking. As a Substitute Para Educator with experience in promoting equity and inclusion within educational settings. In High School I was a team member promoting equity and inclusion within the school community. In High School I organized and facilitated workshops and discussed on diversity and anti-discrimination. In High School I assisted in the development and implementation of school wide equity policies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Para Educator
Shoreline Transition center
01.2025 - Current
- Strengthened student relationships by providing personalized attention and support.
- Coordinated school activities schedules to ensure effective time management and organization.
- Enforced rules and directions to maintain a safe learning environment for all.
- Promoted safety compliance among students, teachers, and substitutes during school activities.
- Resolved issues swiftly when situations escalated, ensuring classroom stability.
- Assisted students with homework and classroom activities, enhancing their learning experience.
Substitute Para Educator
Edmonds School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintaining strong relationships with students, providing excellent attention.
- Managing School Activities Schedules.
- Making sure all students follow directions and rules.
- Keeping students, teachers, substitutes and myself safe.
- Problem solving, when a situation escalates.
- Making sure students, teacher’s, substitutes and myself follow safety guidelines.
- Helping student’s, with classroom homework and activities.
- Book sorting, organizing student’s desk area.
- Managing School activities schedules.
- Utilizing and processing internal and external computer programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edmonds ELearning Academy
Lynnwood, WA06-2023
Skills
- Patience and tact
- Behavioral support
- Social skills development
- Relationship building
- Activity planning
- Organization skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
ACHIEVEMENTS
Equity Team Member Lynnwood High School 2020-2021, Superintendent Advisory Committee Lynnwood High School 2020-2022
Timeline
Substitute Para Educator
Shoreline Transition center
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Para Educator
Edmonds School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Edmonds ELearning Academy