Nathalie Virgen
San Diego,CA
Summary
Adaptable special education paraprofessional with hands-on experience supporting students from TK through high school. Strengths include IEP follow-through, classroom instruction, and student assessment. Focused on safe routines, independence, and positive learning environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Zen Educate
San Diego, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Supported special education teachers with classroom instruction and daily lesson activities.
- Facilitated reading, writing, and math tasks for students with disabilities to enhance their academic engagement.
- Monitored student behavior and reinforced classroom expectations.
- Provided one-on-one support during transitions, meals, and recess.
- Recorded student observations and shared updates with teaching staff.
- Followed individualized education plans and adapted support to student needs.
- Collaborated with Zen Educate school teams to maintain safe learning environments.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Promoted independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills to empower students in their learning journeys.
- Ensured students' safe transitions to different areas of the school. to the restroom, cafeteria, outside to the playground, and on field trips.
- Supported students from TK through high school with personal care, mobility, and hygiene needs while reinforcing classroom routines.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs in special education classrooms by reinforcing teacher-led instruction and providing individualized academic assistance aligned with learning goals and accommodations.
Non instructional paraeducator
Ro Health
San Diego, California
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Reinforced IEP goals during one-on-one student sessions.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supported special education students through Ro Health school placements.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
- Implemented strategies to increase independence among special needs students during assignments.
- Monitored student behavior and followed behavior support plans.
- Redirected students using calm de-escalation and positive guidance.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, supportive learning environments to foster student participation and growth.
- Assisted teachers with classroom instruction and daily lesson activities.
- Adapted materials and communication for student learning needs.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through reinforcement of expectations established by the school district or classroom teacher.
- Operated and maintained classroom technology systems to enhance learning experiences. and assisted students in using educational software.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morse High School
San Diego, CA06-2011
Skills
- IEP support
- IEP implementation
- Behavior intervention
- Classroom instruction
- Student assessment
- Assistive technology
- Autism support
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Functional communication
- Relationship building
Certification
- CPR certified
- CAPE test
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Zen Educate
04.2026 - Current
Non instructional paraeducator
Ro Health
03.2025 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Morse High School