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Mirtha Lagunas

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Compassionate Student Support Assistant with experience in providing emotional, educational, and administrative support to diverse student populations. Strengths lie in conflict resolution, fostering positive relationships, and promoting student engagement. Previous work has resulted in enhanced student success rates and improved school culture. Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills. Resourceful educator adept at fostering learning environments where students of various backgrounds thrive. Known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks, ensuring smooth classroom operations and effective support for lead teachers. Specialize in curriculum development, classroom management, and special education strategies. Excel in communication, adaptability, and patience, leveraging these soft skills to meet diverse student needs and enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Support Assistant

Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, CA
03.2021 - Current
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
  • Provided guidance to students who were experiencing personal problems or difficulties at home.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop individual learning plans for struggling students.
  • Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
  • Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students.

Education

Associate Humanity - Psychology

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
06-2025

Associate of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

North-West College
Santa Ana, CA
06-2025

Associate Sociology - Applied Psychology

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Motivational techniques
  • Patience and composure
  • Leadership qualities
  • Instructional skills
  • Classroom supply management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Special education support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Small group instruction
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Special education
  • One-on-one and small group instruction
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Instructional support

Affiliations

  • Holiday Volunteer
  • some community volunteer

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • I will be graduating with four degree's
  • Graduating with An Associate's Degree to Transfer (ADT) and An (AAT)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Support Assistant

Santa Ana Unified School District
03.2021 - Current

Associate Humanity - Psychology

Santa Ana College

Associate of Arts - Cognitive Psychology

North-West College

Associate Sociology - Applied Psychology

Santa Ana College
Mirtha Lagunas