Monica Vagara
Ahponse Perez High School
West Valley City,UT
1
Language
2011
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to improve store aesthetics and accessibility.
- Operated cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals and improve service quality.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to management for timely replenishment.
Produce Associate
Special Education Assistant
12 Years 5 Months- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom activities by organizing materials and resources to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators for tailored instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with special education team members to develop effective teaching methods and interventions.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to ensure a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted educational materials and resources to meet varying levels of student abilities.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in supporting students with disabilities effectively.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to promote positive classroom dynamics and student success.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district regulations related to special education services.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of field trips, ensuring accessibility for all students while promoting experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
- Increased student independence through the implementation of functional life skills instruction and vocational training programs.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Empowered students to advocate for their own needs by teaching self-advocacy skills within an inclusive curriculum framework.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP goal progress.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
Education
Assistant Special Aid
High School Diploma
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Ahponse Perez High School
01.1998 - 06.2010Read More
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