Linda Santiago
Detroit,MI
Summary
Compassionate professional with background working with students of various ages and abilities. Proven track record of successfully implementing Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's) to ensure positive educational and behavioral outcomes. Skilled in creating positive learning environments, developing learning plans and collaborating with teachers, parents and other professionals. Passionate about helping students reach their full potential and become successful, independent adults.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sped Paraprofessional
Hobbs Municipal Schools
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Educational Assistant
St Helena School
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Lead Teacher
Working Mothers' Day Nursery
01.2009 - 07.2012
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Lead Teacher
Bright Futures Learning Center
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Education
GED -
Monahans High School
Monahans, TX04.1993
Skills
- Bilingual
- Teacher Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Organization
Certification
- State Of New Mexico Level One 7-12 Athletic Coach License
- State of New Mexico Level Three Pre K-12 Educational Assistance License
- State of New Mexico Food Handler Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Sped Paraprofessional
Hobbs Municipal Schools
08.2015 - 07.2023
Educational Assistant
St Helena School
08.2012 - 08.2015
Lead Teacher
Working Mothers' Day Nursery
01.2009 - 07.2012
Lead Teacher
Bright Futures Learning Center
01.2005 - 12.2008
GED -
Monahans High School
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