Mari Martinez
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher Assistant with over twenty years of experience. Dedicated to foster autonomy in students and provide culturally responsive teaching. Passionate about working with students with disabilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2001 - Current
- Build positive relationships with students.
- Provide Culturally Responsive Teaching.
- Translate IEPs.
- Translate teacher-parent communication.
- Implement Positive Behavior Support
- Interact physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Work with students in community-based work experience.
- Teach students pedestrian skills and how to use public transportation.
- Assist teacher in implementing independent living skills.
- Promote students autonomy.
- Discuss with teacher student behavior or issues requiring intervention and support in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Collaborate with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Develop professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
- Observe individuals or groups of students in a variety of settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
- Help students with feeding needs.
- Lift and transfer students into and out of assistive and/or ambulatory devices.
- Assist students with toileting including diapering.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Encourage students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase their confidence and social skills.
- Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Provide First Aid
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development/Child Development
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Associate in Science For Transfer
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies: Social And Behavioral Sciences
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2021
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06.2021
Skills
- Promote students autonomy
- Compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strong work ethic
- Integrity
- Flexible
- Communication
- Creative
- Classroom management
- Behavior Modification
- Behavior Redirection
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Cognitive and developmental disabilities including Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Accomplishments
Created a game club for students that were rejected by their peers or lacked social skills to find a place where they have the opportunity to improve these skills and have a sense of belonging.
Honoree of Magna Cum Laude 06/2023
Part Time Dean's Honor List 06/23/2020
President's Honors 06/23/2020
Part Time Dean's Honor List 01/16/2020
Part Time Dean's Honor List 06/03/2019
Certification
CPR/ First Aid
Certified Los Angeles Unified School District translator
English-Spanish
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development/Child Development
California State University-Northridge
Associate of Arts - Associate in Science For Transfer
Los Angeles Mission College
Associate of Arts - General Studies: Social And Behavioral Sciences
Los Angeles Mission College
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Los Angeles Mission College