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Monica Rodriguez
Inclusion Paraprofessional
San Benito,TX
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Summary
Skilled inclusion professional with experience in promoting equitable learning environments and supporting diverse student needs. Strong team collaboration and adaptability ensure seamless integration into dynamic educational settings. Expertise in behavior management, individual support plans, and fostering positive student relationships. Reliable and results-driven, consistently meeting evolving needs of students and staff.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Harlingen CISDHarlingen, TX
Inclusion Paraprofessional
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Supported students with diverse needs in classroom settings to enhance learning experiences.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education plans effectively.
- Facilitated development and modification of instructional materials to enhance accessibility.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to instructional staff regularly.
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School DistrictHarlingen, TX
Summer Help
06.2017 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Assist in filing confidential documents.
- Assist in taking inventory, phone calls, fax, preparing workroom with needed supplies.
- Work closely with administrators and make sure accurate and effective communication takes place on a daily basis.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School DistrictHarlingen, TX
Special Education Paraprofessional
08.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Assist classroom teacher by delivering and integrated lesson(s) incorporating math, reading, and writing.
- Maintain student management for established classroom procedures, reinforcing desired behavior and effectively manage time and materials.
- Encourage and support students in order to improve overall student performance with appropriate and accurate communication.
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with learning and behavioral challenges.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and students to enhance educational outcomes.
San Benito CISD Special EducationSan Benito, TX
Special Education Paraprofessional/PPCD
08.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Assist classroom teacher(s) by delivering an integrated lesson incorporating all core subjects with hands-on, visual and texture activities.
- Maintain student management for established classroom procedures, reinforcing desired behavior, and effectively manage time and materials.
- Encourage and support students in order to improve overall performance with appropriate and accurate communication.
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School DistrictHarlingen, TX
Special Education Paraprofessional
10.2003 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Take care of special needs children; cleaning, feeding, and assisting with hygiene skills.
- Assist in the instructional activities given by teacher(s) using texture, visual, and hands-on formats.
- Follow medical protocols when appropriate.
- Routine office duties such as faxing, taking phone calls, filing, and copies.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
Education
Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Development
06-2026
Kaplan CollegeBrownsville, TX
Associates of Medical Practice Management from Medical
01-2015
Texas State Technical College HarlingenHarlingen, TX
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
01-2012
San Benito High SchoolSan Benito, TX
High School
01-1988
Skills
- Understanding of Spanish speaking, reading and writing
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional support/diverse populations
- Social skills development
- Visual supports
- Community inclusion
Accomplishments
- Achieved in creating a Circle Time manual for Pre-K Special Needs students that assisted them in learning how to speak, read, and write.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Inclusion Paraprofessional
Harlingen CISD
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
08.2017 - 05.2020
Summer Help
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
06.2017 - 07.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional/PPCD
San Benito CISD Special Education
08.2012 - 08.2014
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District
10.2003 - 03.2011
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Development
Kaplan College
Associates of Medical Practice Management from Medical
San Benito High School
High School
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
References upon request
Spanish Award
I can read, write, and speak Spanish.