Maria Arreola
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I enhanced literacy rates and streamlined classroom operations at SAISD. Leveraging skills in Classroom Management and Effective Communication, I excelled in providing targeted interventions and fostering academic success, particularly for students with special needs. My approach blends creativity with a results-focused mindset, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Saisdfoundation
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined classroom management by assisting with daily routines, transitions, and organization of materials.
- Supported lead teacher in implementing established lesson plans, ensuring continuity of instruction during their absence.
- Increased literacy rates by providing targeted reading interventions to struggling students as needed.
- Navigated challenging student behavior situations with sensitivity and empathy, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain a focused learning environment.
Instructional Assistant
SAISD
San Antonio, TX
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
05.2027
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
05.2023
Skills
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Creativity and Innovation
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Motivation
- Resourcefulness and Initiative
- Special Education Support
- Classroom Management
- Effective Communication
- Teacher Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom support
Timeline
Substitute Instructional Assistant - Saisdfoundation
01.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant - SAISD
02.2017 - 12.2023
Texas A&M University San Antonio Tx - Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Palo Alto College - Associate of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies