LISA MONTES
WEST COVINA,CA
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist-Intern
Montebello Unified School District
Montebello, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Facilitated small group discussion sessions that encouraged critical thinking skills.
- Adapted materials as needed to accommodate individual student needs while adhering to established guidelines.
- Provided individualized instruction to students in a variety of settings.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents, teachers, and other stakeholders.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students by incorporating cooperative learning techniques into lessons.
- Engaged students through activities designed to promote active learning experiences.
- Collaborated with school administrators, counselors, and other professionals to ensure best practices were being followed.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for students with special needs.
- Created lesson plans based on curriculum standards and objectives.
- Assisted teachers in developing behavior management plans for students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, and professional development workshops.
- Advised parents on how to provide effective at-home instruction for their children with special needs.
Instructional Assistant-Moderate/Severe
Baldwin Park Unified School District
Baldwin Park, CA
08.2014 - 11.2022
- Provides instruction, as directed by a teacher to individuals or small groups in a variety of areas including cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills, feeding skills, and self-help skills.
- Assists students with obtaining skills to cope with their social-emotional, physical, and learning disabilities.
- Assists teachers in maintaining the health and safety of special education students by being aware of the environment and the potential hazards of each student's actions.
- Monitor and observe student conduct and utilize approved behavior management techniques to redirect inappropriate behaviors.
Athletic Director
Baldwin Park Unified School District
Baldwin Park, CA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Must have knowledge of CIF rules and regulations for every sport fielded at the school site.
- Oversees all student/athlete eligibility based on CIF rules and regulations.
- In charge of making schedules for league and non-league competition, must also schedule transportation to and from the sporting events as well as requesting and scheduling officials for all athletic contests.
- Conduct an end-of-season evaluation of head coaches and staff.
Instructional Assistant-Moderate/Severe
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Downey, CA
08.1995 - 08.2014
- Was a Behavior management assistant who worked one-on-one with special education students who have severe behavior problems in the classroom.
- Worked alongside the teacher to overcome any issues with behaviors that occurred in the classroom.
- Alongside my classroom teacher, developed a workshop entitled Ever Had A Crisis Kind of School Year-Turning Crisis into Positive Behavior Support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA01-2009
Education Specialist Credential/Master's in Moderate To Severe Special Education - Special Education
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Project-based learning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Educational technology
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Technology
- Test Proctoring
- Professionalism
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Special Needs Students
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Timeline
Education Specialist-Intern
Montebello Unified School District
11.2022 - Current
Athletic Director
Baldwin Park Unified School District
08.2016 - 08.2018
Instructional Assistant-Moderate/Severe
Baldwin Park Unified School District
08.2014 - 11.2022
Instructional Assistant-Moderate/Severe
Los Angeles County Office of Education
08.1995 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of La Verne
Education Specialist Credential/Master's in Moderate To Severe Special Education - Special Education
National University