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, CA05-2022
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