Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
English and Spanish
Languages
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Maria Medina

Phoenix,MD

Summary

Patient and Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional with 20 years skilled experience working with divers special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs. Suppurative of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety,learning process. Extensive knowledge of effective intervention and absolete practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

K-5 SPED Paraprofesional

Balsz School District
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.

9-12 SPED Paraprofesional

Yuma Union High School District
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts and skills taught during whole-class lessons.

K-8 Substitute Teacher Aide

La Mesa/ Lemon Grove SchoolDistrict
08.2014 - 06.2018

in classroom,school yard, and cafeterias. Also, escorted students to restroom,cafeteria,outside to playground and PE special program. Transported students to and from bus, load, and unload using proper safety measure. Assisted, ambulatory students in restroom,change non ambulatory students diaper.

Instructed, small groups of students in alphabets,shapes, and color recognition.

  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2001

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood
Chula Vista, CA
06.1997

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Motor Skills Development
  • Social Skills Development
  • Instructional support
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Special needs
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance

English and Spanish

I can communicate in both English and Spanish, Sometimes, translate in  the IP meeting, Help, Spanish speaking parents, at the school meeting, in classroom

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

K-5 SPED Paraprofesional

Balsz School District
08.2019 - 01.2021

9-12 SPED Paraprofesional

Yuma Union High School District
08.2018 - 05.2019

K-8 Substitute Teacher Aide

La Mesa/ Lemon Grove SchoolDistrict
08.2014 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

San Diego State University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science: Early Childhood
Maria Medina