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Natalia Santi

Issaquah,WA

Summary

Proactive Unique Needs Specialist with broad experience across high school, middle school, and elementary settings. Skilled in behavior intervention, bilingual communication, and fostering inclusive environments. Adept at supporting special needs students, leading engaging activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve educational goals. Fast learner, multi tasker and positive attitude when facing different situations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unique Needs Specialist

Issaquah School District
08.2018 - Current

I Work for the Special Ed Services department in different assignments given to me within the district. I have mostly worked in High Schools, but I have also supported students in Middle and Elementary Schools. I work one on one with students with different needs, and also support other students in the classroom based on the teachers directions. I am a certified Registered Behavior Technician and work under the supervision of BCBAs.

  • Follow all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Collaborat with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals'
  • Implement new training programs.
  • Assist in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term goals.

Special Needs PLaygroup( Volunteer)

Club Inclusive
06.2016 - 10.2020
  • Assisted with special events.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by leading circle time using music, games and different activities.
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Connected with members and their parents to foster a sense of community.
  • Communicated with families ( English and Spanish).

Paraprofessional

Issaquah School District
09.2013 - 08.2018

I assisted teachers in the LRCI and LRCII programs at Issaquah High School and supported different students with different needs. I led group activities and ran an Emotional Intelligence program in one of the classrooms.

  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.

Spanish Teacher

Spanish Nest Preschool
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Led preschool bilingual classes in a preschool setting.
  • Prepared adequate materials to present in each class.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Private Practice
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with nursing staff to provide essential information about patient conditions, ensuring proper care delivery.
  • Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with the quality of medical services through clear communication and empathy.

Playgroup Leader ( Volunteer)

Issaquah Highlands
01.2008 - 06.2010
  • Inspired creativity among children by introducing a range of artistic and imaginative activities during playgroup sessions.
  • Led circle time both in English and Spanish through music.
  • Connected with parents and kids and helped create a sense of community.


Administrative Assistant

Skyline Properties
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Processed Purchase and Sale agreements.
  • Worked in the Payroll department.
  • Supported and assisted Spanish speaking Real Estate agents to help them better understanding contracts and procedures.

Education

Associate of Arts - Speech Therapy

Universidad Del Salvador
Bs.As, Argentina
02.2002

Skills

  • Teams Relations
  • Expert Problem Solving
  • Documentation Management and data collection
  • Emergency Response
  • Excellent communicator

Certification

RBT ( Registered Behavior Technician)


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Unique Needs Specialist

Issaquah School District
08.2018 - Current

Special Needs PLaygroup( Volunteer)

Club Inclusive
06.2016 - 10.2020

Paraprofessional

Issaquah School District
09.2013 - 08.2018

Spanish Teacher

Spanish Nest Preschool
01.2012 - 07.2013

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Private Practice
01.2009 - 01.2012

Playgroup Leader ( Volunteer)

Issaquah Highlands
01.2008 - 06.2010

Administrative Assistant

Skyline Properties
01.2002 - 01.2008

Associate of Arts - Speech Therapy

Universidad Del Salvador

RBT ( Registered Behavior Technician)


Natalia Santi