Marlene Smail- SLPA
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. All this is intended to improve students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Etiwanda School District
Etiwanda
11.2022 - Current
- Assist students with learning activities and provide one-on-one support.
- Manage behaviors by implementing school-wide discipline policies.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offer students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
SLPA Fieldwork
Etiwanda School District
Etiwanda
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Observation of my fieldwork supervising SLP to learn about therapy interventions and data collection in a school setting.
- Assisted in creating engaging materials for therapy sessions to facilitate learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Provided direct therapy services to individuals with varying levels of communication difficulty.
Licensed Manicurist
The Claremont Club
Claremont
06.2001 - 03.2021
- Provided personalized nail care services to clients at a premier fitness and wellness club.
- Performed manicure and pedicure treatments using high-quality products and equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure client safety and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance services.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to maximize repeat business opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations related to sanitation practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12.2025
Manicurist License - Manicurist
Pomona Cosmetology School
Pomona, CA10.2002
Skills
- Effective communication
- Instructional support
- Behavioral interventions
- Activity planning
- Schedule management
- Disability awareness
- Autism spectrum
- Student accommodation
Certification
Speech Language Pathology Assistant License
Timeline
SLPA Fieldwork
Etiwanda School District
08.2025 - 12.2025
Paraprofessional
Etiwanda School District
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Manicurist
The Claremont Club
06.2001 - 03.2021
Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pasadena City College
Manicurist License - Manicurist
Pomona Cosmetology School