PRAVEEN LATA RAY
La Puente,CA
Summary
Professional Credentials
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Education Specialist (mild to moderate) Instructional Credential
- Education Specialist (moderate to severe) Instructional Credential
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2017 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Intensive Behavioral Treatment
Long Beach School District
11.2014 - 11.2017
- Work one–on-one with children with Autism in schools providing Behavioral Invention to improve interaction with peers, increased performance in class work to achieve goals on their IEPs'.
Tutor
PRIDE LEARNING
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Orton-Gillingham – 1:1 prescribed tutoring in office and in-home.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps
Behavior Therapist
Proof Positive
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Implement ABA, DTT modalities
- Provide one on one behavioral intervention
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems
Companion Caregiver
Loving Care Providers Inc.
01.2010 - 11.2014
- Work one on one with client
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Behavior Therapist
AUTISM BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Work one–on-one with children with Autism in schools providing Behavioral Invention to improve interaction with peers, guidance in class work to achieve goals on IEP
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan
Behavior Therapy Clinic
09.2012 - 10.2012
- Work one –on-one part time with an 8-year-old boy in an Elementary School providing Behavioral Invention to improve interaction with peers, guidance in class work to achieve goals on his IEP
- Also work in-home part time as a BII afternoon session
MHCDI Behavior Interventionist (Internship)
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Implement ABA, DTT modalities
- Provide one on one behavioral intervention
- Improve client’s development skills: behavior management, emotional regulation, language and communication, socialization, and independent daily living skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
Supervisor
Villa Stanley: Adult Residential Facility
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Work with clients with mental challenges
- Work with families and clients to ensure goals and objectives are met
- Process all necessary paperwork to meet deadlines.
Customer Service/Cashier
Aahs, the Ultimate Gift Store
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked as customer service/ cashier at a gift store occasionally answering phone calls and any other duties assigned by the manager.
Teacher
Fiji Islands
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support
Education
Masters in Special Education - Masters Degree - Honor Roll
Cal State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies -
Azusa Pacific University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Education (Foreign Evaluation) - Foreign Evaluation
California University
01.2012
Diploma in Education Evaluation -
University of The South Pacific
Fiji Islands01.2002
Certificate in Primary School Teaching - Teaching Credential For Fiji Islands
Lautoka Teachers College
Fiji Islands01.1995
Skills
- Student Needs Assessment
- Small Group/Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation/student engagement
- Classroom Instruction/Project-Based Learning
- Behavior Management/Motivating Students
- Standardized Testing/Data-Driven Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
- Serving Diverse Communities/Cultural Sensitivity
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Social-Emotional Learning Training/Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
Personal Information
Teacher
References
Kirk Roskam
Principal - Irving Middle School
Phone: 323-259-3705
Email: kroskam@lausd.net
Katherine Harrison
AP/SPED Coordinator - Irving Middle School
Phone: 323-259-3710
Email: kah9736@lausd.net,
Timeline
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2017 - Current
Intensive Behavioral Treatment
Long Beach School District
11.2014 - 11.2017
Tutor
PRIDE LEARNING
09.2014 - 12.2014
Behavior Therapist
Proof Positive
04.2013 - 11.2014
Behavior Therapist
AUTISM BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT
10.2012 - 10.2013
Behavior Therapy Clinic
09.2012 - 10.2012
MHCDI Behavior Interventionist (Internship)
02.2012 - 08.2012
Companion Caregiver
Loving Care Providers Inc.
01.2010 - 11.2014
Supervisor
Villa Stanley: Adult Residential Facility
01.2010 - 01.2011
Customer Service/Cashier
Aahs, the Ultimate Gift Store
01.2009 - 01.2011
Teacher
Fiji Islands
01.1996 - 01.2007
Masters in Special Education - Masters Degree - Honor Roll
Cal State University Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies -
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science in Education (Foreign Evaluation) - Foreign Evaluation
California University
Diploma in Education Evaluation -
University of The South Pacific
Certificate in Primary School Teaching - Teaching Credential For Fiji Islands
Lautoka Teachers College
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