Lourdes Casillas-Nunez
NORWALK,CA
Summary
Adept Special Education Substitute Teacher with LAUSD, I leveraged multisensory learning and emotional support to foster inclusive environments, enhancing student self-esteem and academic success. Employing instructional planning and empathy, I significantly improved learning outcomes, demonstrating a unique blend of hard and soft skills tailored to meet diverse needs.
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with experience supporting elderly and disabled clients in home environments. Proficient in daily living assistance, medication management, and mobility support, consistently enhancing clients’ comfort and quality of life. Known for building strong trust-based relationships, resulting in significant improvements in clients’ health and overall well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 12.2025
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Integrated assistive technology into daily lessons as needed by students.
- Supported the inclusion of special education students in general education classrooms when appropriate.
- Implemented behavior management techniques that promoted positive reinforcement throughout the classroom setting.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to help build self-esteem within the classroom environment.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as visual aids, manipulatives, and technology-based instruction methods to provide differentiated instruction for special needs learners.
- Adjusted curriculum materials as needed based on individual student's abilities.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Established positive relationships with all students, providing guidance, understanding, and respect.
Home Care Provider
The Palms La Mirada Senior Living
La Mirada, CA
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Interacted with clients through games and fun activities to boost their mood.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, light housekeeping, and assisting with personal care.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-1999
Skills
- Mathematics intervention
- Emotional support
- Motor skills development
- Instructional planning
- Multisensory learning
- Teaching strategies
- Motivating students
- Empathy and patience
- Social skills training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2018 - 12.2025
Home Care Provider
The Palms La Mirada Senior Living
06.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Santa Barbara
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