Rachel Garcia
Billings,MT
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong background in supporting students with diverse needs. Known for effective classroom management and crisis intervention skills, contributing to a nurturing educational atmosphere focused on student success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Medicine Crow Middle School
Billings, MT
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students during classroom activities and transitions throughout the day.
- Provided personal care assistance to students with physical disabilities.
- Organized and maintained classroom materials and resources efficiently.
- Implemented safety protocols and crisis prevention techniques to create a safe learning environment.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Instructed small groups or individual students in academic areas such as reading, writing, math, science, social studies.
Special Needs Assistant
Alkali Creek School
Billings, Montana
04.2019 - 08.2021
General Duty Assistant
Alkali Creek Elementary
Billings, Montana
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Supervised students during lunch to ensure safety and proper behavior.
- Enforced school rules regarding lunchroom conduct.
- Monitored student behavior during meal times.
- Monitored student interactions, promoting positive social skills and conflict resolution.
Navy Corpsman
United States Navy
Great Lakes, Illinois
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Provided emergency medical care to service members in various operational environments.
- Assisted in training and mentoring junior corpsmen on medical procedures and protocols.
- Maintained medical supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for deployment.
- Prepared sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons by passing instruments during operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mulitdisplinary Studies
Univeristy Of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR08-2017
Certificate - Surgical Technology
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2000
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral support
- Academic support
- Student supervision
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Medicine Crow Middle School
09.2022 - Current
Special Needs Assistant
Alkali Creek School
04.2019 - 08.2021
General Duty Assistant
Alkali Creek Elementary
11.2016 - 04.2019
Navy Corpsman
United States Navy
09.2001 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Mulitdisplinary Studies
Univeristy Of Arkansas
Certificate - Surgical Technology
The University of Montana