Marina Herrera
Chatsworth,CA
Summary
Experienced Developmental Interventionist and Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy and Las Virgenes Unified School District. Excelled in fostering social-emotional growth and classroom management, leveraging organizational skills and fluency in Spanish to enhance learning environments and support family engagement. Demonstrated leadership in creating personalized strategies that promote student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Interventionist/ Personal Assistant
Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy
Calabasas, California
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Focused on engaging clients in relationship-based interactions that promote social-emotional development, and communication skills.
- Maintain a supportive and nurturing environment, fostering relationships with the client and their families.
- Manage administrative tasks, calendar, communications, and personal errands.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, California
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA08-2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Activity planning
- Fluent in Spanish
Volunteer Experience (Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship)
- Assist with adaptive horseback riding to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provide physical, occupational and speech therapy specializing in using the movement of the horse to improve specific medical conditions.
Timeline
Developmental Interventionist/ Personal Assistant
Holding Hands Pediatric Therapy
05.2016 - 09.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Las Virgenes Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
California State University, Northridge
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