Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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Perla Tejada

Arleta,United States

Summary

Experienced educator with 16 years of hands-on classroom experience, specializing in Child Development. Proven ability to guide and redirect behavior, instill confidence, and collaborate effectively with parents and colleagues to achieve desired outcomes. Seeking to transition these skills into property management, where my strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities can enhance tenant satisfaction and property performance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Special Education Teacher Assistant

LAUSD School District
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Behavior Interventionist

Valor Academy Elementary School
Arleta CA
08.2022 - 11.2023

• Conducted assessments to identify behavioral issues.

• Collaborated on goal development with clients, families, and professionals.

• Designed and implemented tailored behavior intervention plans.

• Provided direct support to individuals, promoting positive alternatives.

• Collected and analyzed behavioral data to monitor progress.

• Collaborated with educators, parents, and team members for consistent application of strategies.

• Offered training to caregivers, teachers, and support staff.

• Maintained accurate documentation and communicated effectively within the interdisciplinary team.

• Stayed updated on current research and best practices in behavior analysis.

• Adhered to ethical standards in the field.

Teacher Assistant- Family Well-Being Specialist

Community Action -Kinnaman Elementary -Head Start
Beaverton, OR
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Supervising children inside and outside to ensure a healthy and safe environment
  • Guide children’s behavior using positive techniques
  • Facilitate small learning groups to enhance learning experiences
  • Setting up for meals and cleaning after the children
  • Under the direction of the lead teacher, I helped care for eighteen children and two teachers while working alongside Beaverton school district
  • Help change Diapers and potty train
  • Assist with transition to kindergarten
  • Intergrade an anti-bias curriculum to be inclusive of all
  • Observed and assessed children (ASQ’s/Teaching Strategies)
  • Conduct Home visits, Parent –teacher conferences and individualized planning for IP/IFSP goals
  • Attend teacher workshops and trainings
  • Maintaining a clear understanding of agencies policies and procedures within the classroom
  • Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for children in accordance with the Creative Curriculum and STEAM
  • Responsible for maintaining and record keeping of children’s files
  • Family well-being checks
  • Child plus data entry
  • Family planning events, onsite field trips, translating for events
  • Remote teaching.

Education

Oregon Step 9 Certificate - Child Development

Portland State University
Portland, OR
10.2020

Associate Degree - Child Development

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
12.2019

UCLA Extension- Adult Supervision Certification -

UCLA
2018

California Associate Teacher Permit - Child Development

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
02.2016

Child Development Certificate - Specializing in Preschool

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
12.2012

High school diploma -

Options For Youth
Sylmar, CA
07.2010

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • Creative Curriculum Development
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Conducting and Collaborating in Student Evaluations
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Program Management
  • Intervention Planning
  • Organizational Ability
  • Excellent Team Collaboration
  • Resource Advocacy
  • Ability to assist in classroom instruction and learning
  • Ability to work closely with children
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to stay calm and be patient at all times
  • Knowledge of classroom subjects
  • Observing and Collecting Data
  • Ability to redirect and guide students behavior using positive techniques

References

References Provided Upon Request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Singing
  • Photography
  • Weight training

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Substitute Special Education Teacher Assistant

LAUSD School District
01.2024 - Current

Behavior Interventionist

Valor Academy Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2023

Teacher Assistant- Family Well-Being Specialist

Community Action -Kinnaman Elementary -Head Start
08.2020 - 06.2022

Oregon Step 9 Certificate - Child Development

Portland State University

Associate Degree - Child Development

Los Angeles Mission College

UCLA Extension- Adult Supervision Certification -

UCLA

California Associate Teacher Permit - Child Development

Los Angeles Mission College

Child Development Certificate - Specializing in Preschool

Los Angeles Mission College

High school diploma -

Options For Youth
Perla Tejada