Maria Maciel Trujillo

Special Education Aide

Tulare City School District

07.2001 - Current

Present- Special Education Aide (full-time) K-1st grade SDC class
8 years Tulare Support School-Special Eduction aide (full-time) TK-8th grade students
10 years Special Education aide (part-time)
3 Years Co-op Student

Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
Assisted in the development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maintained a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
Improved student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning needs.
Coordinated with other school staff members such as guidance counselors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists to provide comprehensive support services for students in need.
Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
Established strong partnerships with parents through frequent communication about their child''s academic performance, behavior concerns, and overall well-being within the school setting.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Oversaw help run the class when absence of teacher.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
Interpreting for Spanish speaking parents during IEP meetings and parent conferences.