Lyliana Ruiz
Toppenish,WA
Summary
My personal vision is to partner with individuals, families, and communities to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals by working towards permanency in placement. Creating solutions for life-changing crises and advocating for the needs and rights of individuals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Substitute Teacher
Toppenish School District
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Directed students to stay on-task using proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
High School Paraprofessional
Toppenish School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supervised students in the classroom and common areas to ensure rule compliance and support the lead teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Assisted the teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
- Guided students in developing a deeper understanding of course concepts through one-on-one support.
- Attended weekly PLC's to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Toppenish School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA05-2025
Associate of Arts -
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
Toppenish, WA06-2018
Skills
- Collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals
- Communicate information clearly and effectively to support understanding
- Use strategies to encourage participation and maintain attention
- Maintain strong organizational skills to manage tasks and responsibilities efficiently
- Adapt easily to changing environments, needs, and priorities
- Follow established rules, procedures, and ethical guidelines consistently
- Apply structure and consistency to manage group dynamics and maintain order
- Build and sustain positive, respectful relationships through clear communication and empathy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
High School Substitute Teacher
Toppenish School District
01.2024 - Current
High School Paraprofessional
Toppenish School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Preschool Paraprofessional
Toppenish School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Heritage University
Associate of Arts -
Yakima Valley College
High School Diploma -
Toppenish High School
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