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Lorena Montoya

Montebello,CA

Summary

Diligent University Student focused on Speech Language Pathology and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented bilingual collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Para Educator

South Whittier School District
Whittier, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided guidance and support to students during instruction periods.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
  • Supported teachers in managing student behavior according to district policies.
  • Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.

Program Leader

YMCA of Greater Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Prepared reports and presentations on program activities, progress and outcomes.
  • Supported students in making positive behavior choices and used gentle disciplinary measures when needed.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring for program participants in developing job skills.
  • Took roll and reviewed student sign-in/sign-out sheets to monitor safety and absences.
  • Accompanied students on educational field trips.
  • Implemented play and exploration activities in support of curriculum.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Educational Assistance
  • Bilingual Spanish (speak,write,read)
  • Literacy Support
  • Social Integration
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Educational Support
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Special Education Support
  • Lesson Planning
  • IEP Compliance
  • IEP Familiarity
  • Social Skills Development
  • Behavior Improvements

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Fundraising for St.Jude research hospital
  • Project street Heat for homelessness
  • community service with Wayfinder
  • John Muir MS CSD Presentation

Accomplishments

  • Commission For Women of Los Angeles County, recipient 2022
  • Blanca Flanagan Rios Scholarship Endowment 2021
  • CCCSE Osher Scholarship 2022

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Para Educator

South Whittier School District
10.2023 - Current

Program Leader

YMCA of Greater Long Beach
05.2021 - 01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences

East Los Angeles College
Lorena Montoya