Nicole Vallejos
Whittier,CA
Summary
To obtain a school counseling position by being an individual with strong reasoning ability looking to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive school counseling program. To serve as a leader in the school and community to promote and support student success; and utilize student standards to drive the implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Provided instructional support in English, mathematics, science, history and reading.
- Catered to needs of students with learning disabilities by providing extra assistance.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- 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.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
01.2001 - 03.2022
- Collected and tracked behavior statistics, including ABC data (antecedent, behavior, and consequence)
- Implemented behavioral support plan that increased positive outcome of students social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Welligent tracking, data entry
- Demonstrated effective crisis intervention that included immediate responses, De-escalation techniques
- Whole body listening and sensory breaks
- Created successful classroom environment by assisting teacher with student specific IEP goals
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Respite Care Worker
Cambrian
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Planned and facilitated activities for clients that were age appropriate and related to patient’s treatment plan
- Provided supervision and assistance in accessing community opportunities for children and young adults, and adults with developmental disabilities
- Assisted in integrating life skills through community integration
- Successfully established meaningful relationships with clients and families, offering support through assessment of needs and flexible schedule.
Health Care Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Received training from the school nurse to perform specific medical protocols
- Collected and tracked behavior statistics, including ABC data (antecedent, behavior, and consequence)
- Implemented behavioral support plan that increased positive outcome of students social, emotional, and behavioral development
- Welligent tracking, data entry
Education
Master of Science - COUNSELING WITH PPS CREDENTIAL
NATIONAL UNIVERESITY
San Diego, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Studies
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY (CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM)
Orange, CA12.2019
ASSOCIATE - BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
PIERCE COLLEGE
Woodland Hills, CA05.2017
Skills
- District Standards
- Presented school wide action plan created class study group Presented small group instruction
- Co-teacher substitute in Extended school year program for one day
- Weekly meetings with staff members in classroom, to check in on students’ progress
- Small group teaching via zoom
- Classroom Discipline
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Social Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Progress Reporting
- Team Relationships
- Data Analysis
- Standardized Tests
- Enrichment Programs
Certification
Infant Child and Adult First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2022 - Current
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
04.2022 - Current
Respite Care Worker
Cambrian
01.2017 - 01.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2001 - 03.2022
Health Care Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2010
Master of Science - COUNSELING WITH PPS CREDENTIAL
NATIONAL UNIVERESITY
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Studies
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY (CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM)
ASSOCIATE - BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
PIERCE COLLEGE
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