Monica Martinez

• Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
• Supported classroom activities.
• Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
• Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.

• Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student needs, develop interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Effectively managed crisis situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques and collaborating with support staff as needed.
• Maintained detailed records of student progress, allowing for targeted interventions when necessary.
• Facilitated small group instruction targeting specific skill deficits, resulting in significant gains in targeted areas.
• Encouraged student autonomy and self-advocacy skills through guided practice and individualized support systems.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting inclusivity and collaboration among students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance in academic or social-emotional areas.
• Developed strong relationships with students by demonstrating empathy, understanding, and genuine care for their wellbeing.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating differentiated instruction and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
• Continually sought professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of best practices within the field of special education.
• Assisted in the implementation of behavioral intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote self-regulation skills among students.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional practices and adapt lessons based on student performance.
• Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating effort, persistence, and progress toward goals.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
• Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
• Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
• Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
• Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
• Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
• Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
• Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
• Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
• Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
• Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.

During my year as a substitute, I helped with various positions, such as:

• Preschool classroom aide
• Special Education Aide
• Elementary School Aide
• Middle and High School Secretary
• Lunchroom Cashier
• Kitchen Assistant
• Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.