Passionate Special Education Paraprofessional devises successful student strategies and manages classroom activities. Offers advanced qualifications combined with understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Mesa View Elementary
Menifee, CA
11.2021 - 07.2024
Collaborated with teachers and school staff on developing classroom modifications for students with special needs.
Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Provided disabled students with assistive devices and supportive technology.
Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
Provided one-on-one and group support for students with special needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Paloma Healthcare Center
Oceanside, CA
06.2013 - 12.2014
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Health Care Assistant
Bethany Health Care Center
Cochrane Alberta, Canada
05.2008 - 05.2013
Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.