Mandy Garcia
Palmer,TX
Summary
Compassionate Teaching Assistant in Special Education with significant experience supporting classroom environments and enhancing student learning. Skilled in adapting educational materials to meet diverse learning needs and maintaining positive behavior among students. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers to implement tailored education plans, resulting in improved student engagement and understanding. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management strategies, individualized education plan (IEP) implementation, and adaptive learning techniques. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Waxahachie ISD
Waxahachie, TX
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Enforced rules consistently while providing support and understanding when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and school personnel regarding the client's progress or lack thereof.
- Encouraged positive relationships between peers by facilitating discussions about feelings and emotions.
- Assisted teachers when students' behaviors became uncontrollable.
- Removed students from GenEd classrooms when behavior became unsafe or disruptive.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Waxahachie ISD
Waxahachie, TX
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Palmer ISD
Palmer, TX
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards, and cafeterias.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Resident Life Coach
Daymark Living
Waxahachie, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated resident care plans with interdisciplinary teams and family members.
- Implemented daily activities to promote resident engagement and well-being.
- Monitored residents' health statuses and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Developed strong relationships with residents through active listening and support.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols.
- Organized recreational programs to enhance social interaction among residents.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards within the facility.
- Implemented strategies to reduce falls in high risk areas of the residence.
- Provided emotional support for residents struggling with mental health issues.
- Created a safe environment for all residents while encouraging independence.
- Monitored and supported other residents providing patient care.
- Attended to patients based on assignments from professionals.
- Evaluated and assessed patients by reviewing medical history.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding care facilities.
- Provided guidance on nutrition choices, exercise routines, and lifestyle habits.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents through organized activities.
- Monitored changes in residents' physical condition or behavior patterns.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming.
- Facilitated meaningful conversations between residents and visitors.
- Reported any incidents or accidents according to facility protocols.
- Conducted daily rounds to check on residents' health and wellness.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure the safety of each resident.
- Provided transportation services for appointments and outings as needed.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any medical or behavioral emergencies that arose.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
Education
Medical Assistant
ATI
Dallas, TX05-2010
GED -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX06-2009
Skills
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Child development
- Crisis intervention
- Special education techniques
- Classroom supervision
- Communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Disability awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building skills
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Classroom organization
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Behavioral plan management
- Seizure management
- Learning disabilities support
Certification
- Special Education Paraprofessional Certification
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Resident Life Coach
Daymark Living
05.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Waxahachie ISD
11.2023 - 01.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Waxahachie ISD
08.2020 - 11.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Palmer ISD
08.2015 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant
ATI
GED -
Navarro College