Marisol Olivas
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Short avenue Elementary school
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Observed student behaviors and utilized success intervention techniques to correct problems.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Helped students with limited mobility move around school areas and handle personal care tasks.
- Lifted students in and out of wheelchairs, retrieved walkers or braces and helped students find comfortable and safe positions.
Special Education Paraprofessional
135th Elementary School
Gardena, CA
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
Teacher's Assistant
135th Elementary School
Gardena, CA
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Substitute Campus Aid
Hobart Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Assist in maintaining standards of student discipline and ensuring the observance of rules and procedures by students and others on the school campus; modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff.
Teacher Assistant
Church of Saint Marks
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Assist teachers or other certified personnel in preparation for carrying out and following up on instruction to individual and or small groups of students as assigned.
- Assist teachers, school administrators, and staff with maintaining control of assigned classes to ensure a successful learning environment that provides equity and access to all students both in the classroom and on school grounds
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween Superstore
Marina Del Rey, CA
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Follow zoning or station selling assignments
- Assist with merchandising, stocking, reducing damages and defective products
- Ability to effectively present information to guests one-on-one and in small group situations
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions in a fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA11.2021
Associate of Arts - Child Development
West Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Unified School
01.2015
Skills
- Special Needs
- Behavioral Plan Management
- First Aid/CPR
- Teacher Assistance
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Personal Care Assistance
- Mobility Support
Summary
- Special Education Paraeducator Proactive and driven professional with exemplary skills in organization, collaboration and team building. Demonstrated enthusiasm in supporting students with disabilities and creating inclusive school communities to support academic achievement for all learners. Offers expertise in early childhood development including an infant toddler certificate and students with special needs certificate from West Los Angeles Community College. Interpersonal skills Ability to set up learning Organizational skills Ability to work with a diverse team. Excellent communication skills while working with learning centers/classrooms and the student population.
References
References References: Soo Choi, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher PALS, (310) 430-5399 Eveila Aguilera (323) 420-9350 Erica Garcia, LRE Specialist, Special Education Local District West, (310) 235-3700
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Short avenue Elementary school
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
135th Elementary School
12.2021 - 08.2023
Substitute Campus Aid
Hobart Elementary School
08.2019 - 11.2019
Teacher's Assistant
135th Elementary School
03.2019 - 11.2021
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween Superstore
08.2015 - 08.2016
Teacher Assistant
Church of Saint Marks
08.2010 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Unified School
Associate of Arts - Child Development
West Los Angeles Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills