Mariah Castillo
La Puente,CA
Summary
Accomplished, compassionate, and adaptable leader, paraprofessional and college student with seven years of experience working with children in educational settings. Currently working towards obtaining a Bachelors degree in communication disorders, and eventually getting a masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Motivated to help students reach their full communication potential through individualized supports and a flexible approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Aide
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management and create communication tools to foster functional communication
- Assisted students with toileting including changing diapers and overlooking students using the toilet and/or urinal
After-School Program Coach
Delhaven Community Center
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for the preparation of materials, production of activities (academic and physical), assisting students with assignments, attending staff meetings, reporting to management
- Supervised groups of 10-40 students and developed customized action plans for addressing behavior
- Head coach for 2023 after-school basketball and soccer team
Teaching Aide
IRL Westmoreland Academy
10.2018 - 08.2022
- Direct hands-on interaction with students with disabilities, ranging in ages 4-22
- Managed behavior support, curriculum, data collection, data analysis
- Created specific student and classroom supports and resources
- Provided superior support; recognized by senior leadership within the organization as a superb team contributor
- Led and managed individual and group lessons over Zoom throughout the pandemic
- Assisted students with personal and health activities like toileting, eating, and hygiene
Education
BA - Communication Disorders Program
Cal State Los Angeles
04-2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development
Rio Hondo Community College
01.2022
Skills
- Classroom organization and management
- Rapid Adaptability in Changing Environments
- Strong Communication Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Efficient at Zoom, MS Teams, Power Point, MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Aide
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
After-School Program Coach
Delhaven Community Center
09.2022 - 07.2024
Teaching Aide
IRL Westmoreland Academy
10.2018 - 08.2022
BA - Communication Disorders Program
Cal State Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development
Rio Hondo Community College
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