Lisa Herrera
San Gabriel,CA
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
La Canada Unified School District
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and school administrators on their academic performance.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Attended IEP meetings, developed intervention strategies and communicated results to faculty members.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Paraprofessional
San Marino Unified School District
San Marino, CA
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Instructional Assistant
Ikids Learning Center
San Gabriel, CA
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Options For Youth
San Gabriel, CA04-2013
Skills
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Literacy support
- Classroom support
- Social Skills Development
- IEP implementation
- Emotional Support
- Transition planning
- Classwork oversight
- Disability Awareness
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- IEP goals
- Instructional support
- Behavioral plan management
- Special needs
- Learning Strategies
- Data Collection
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
La Canada Unified School District
06.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
San Marino Unified School District
05.2019 - 07.2022
Instructional Assistant
Ikids Learning Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Options For Youth
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