Linda Lara
Porterville,United States
Summary
Dedicated educator with deep passion for helping students and their families excel. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing safe learning environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Alta Vista Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
- Maintain well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Plan educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Monitor students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promote physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implement hands-on, play based strategies for experimental learning.
- Establish safe play environments
Instructional Aide
Alta Vista Elementary School District
09.2013 - 07.2023
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitor students throughout the school to supervise, enforce rules and maintain student safety.
- Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials and techniques to improve student comprehension.
- Proctored and conducted student assessments
Social Work Intern
Tulare Family Resource Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Attended meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Organized and secured case records and reports to maintain confidentiality of client.
- Conducted psychosocial and emotional assessment to evaluate clients needs and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA06.2018
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05.2010
High School Diploma -
Monache High School
Porterville, CA06.2004
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Supervising Student Activities
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Alta Vista Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Tulare Family Resource Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
Instructional Aide
Alta Vista Elementary School District
09.2013 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Fresno Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Porterville College
High School Diploma -
Monache High School
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