Lydia Chavez
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate professional with a str background in child development and education. Highly skilled in implementing effective behavioral strategies and creating nurturing, engaging learning environments, I am currently advancing my expertise in Speech Language Pathology Assistance. My unwavering commitment to fostering positive student outcomes is reflected in my impressive academic achievements and dynamic leadership roles, highlighting my ability to contribute meaningfully and energetically to any educational or therapeutic setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Supervisor
Price Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Determine why students are out of class and the nature of their activities and direct or escort them as necessary
- Patrol and supervise assigned school campus areas, including hallways, playgrounds, classrooms, campus perimeter, restrooms, parking lots, and eating areas before, during, and after school to enforce school rules and traffic control with regard to safety, student behavior, and student drop off and pick-up
- Determine why students are out of class and the nature of their activities and direct or escort them as necessary
- Respond to rule infractions; report serious violations of school rules to school administrators; report suspicious or unauthorized activities and/or vehicles to school administrators
- Assist in supervising the loading and unloading of students, making sure that safe and cordial conduct is observed.
Instructional Aide
Lakeview Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Working with students to improve their community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills
- Implementing curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) and behavioral intervention strategies consistent with the letter and intent of the IEP (Positive Behavior Intervention Plan) to meet each student's goals and objectives
- Performing job coaching duties as assigned, by assisting in the training of students, on campus or at community job sites in appropriate work behavior and specific employment skills
- Completing accurate and timely documentation on student's behavior as outlined by school procedures; reports observations to relevant staff and makes recommendations based on observations
- Assisting in preparation of other behavioral reports and daily activities log as required
- Maintaining confidentiality of student information and records at all times
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Aide/Volunteer
Help for Brain Injured Children
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Worked with students according to instructions and guidance from the teacher
- Maintained routine informational and operational records; prepared and distributed equipment and instructional supplies
- Assembled instructional aide materials; prepared labels, charts, and displays as instructed; mounted maps and visuals, mixed paints, assisted in maintaining a neat and orderly room; helped supervise the work of groups of students during recess, lunch, and bus loading and unloading activities.
Speech Helper/Volunteer
Orange County Speech Services
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted licensed speech language pathologist in running summer groups that targeted building language, articulation errors, and expected and unexpected behaviors in a fun and engaging way
- Used positive behavior interventions for children that presented with unexpected behaviors.
Education
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program - Speech Pathology
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA08.2021
Skills
- Active Learning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Following Directions
- Excellent Communication
- Safety Procedures
Certification
CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
American Sign Language
Timeline
Student Supervisor
Price Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Instructional Aide
Lakeview Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Aide/Volunteer
Help for Brain Injured Children
06.2017 - 07.2017
Speech Helper/Volunteer
Orange County Speech Services
05.2016 - 07.2016
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program - Speech Pathology
Santa Ana College