Maria Perez
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Compassionate and resourceful professional with extensive experience supporting students with autism. Skilled in data collection, positive reinforcement techniques, and progress monitoring, contributing to improved student engagement and successful IEP outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
SAUSD
Santa Ana, California
09.2016 - Current
- Supported students with autism in daily classroom activities and social interactions.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Assisted in developing and reinforcing behavioral management strategies for students.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to instructional staff regularly.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and families regarding student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support during instructional time to enhance learning engagement.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment for students with diverse needs.
- Assisted teachers in managing challenging behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder while maintaining a safe learning environment.
- Observed student behaviors, documented progress notes, collected data, wrote reports and maintained records related to student's academic progress.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques such as verbal praise or tangible rewards when appropriate.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to meet individual needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Supported and monitored implementation of IEP goals and objectives to ensure successful outcomes for identified students.
- Change diapers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Ana Valley High School
Santa Ana, CA06-1993
General Studies
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Behavioral management
- IEP implementation
- Data collection
- Student supervision
- Progress monitoring
- Small group instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Observational skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Prompting strategies
- Self-care assistance
- Motor skills development
- Emotional regulation support
- Reinforcement systems
- Visual supports implementation
- Picture exchange communication
- Social skills training
- Nonverbal communication
- Documentation
- Reporting requirements
- Life skills training
- Preparing instructional materials
- communication facilitation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Reference
- Maria Arias 714-872-2878
- Maria Carisia Ramirez 714-580-0600
- Graciela Villa 714-323-8811
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional
SAUSD
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Santa Ana Valley High School
General Studies
Santa Ana College