Rebecca DeAnda
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable educator with a background in social work and child development, offering a strong ability to connect with and support diverse student populations. Experienced in creating positive learning environments, managing classroom behavior, and implementing lesson plans across various subjects and grade levels. Passionate about fostering student growth, maintaining structure, yet flexible classrooms, and collaborating with educators to ensure continuity in learning. Committed to upholding school policies and providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging educational experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ontario-Montclair School District
Ontario, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
Instructional Assistant
Ontario-Montclair School District
Ontario, CA
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Administered standardized tests under the supervision of certified personnel.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
Teacher
KinderCare-Champions
Ontario, CA
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Adapted lesson plans according to the needs of each individual student.
- Coordinated and led educational and recreational activities to enhance student learning and enjoyment.
- Instructed students on safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
- Prepared lesson plans based on student needs and interests.
- Supervised a group of 10-15 children in an after school program setting.
- Organized and set up classrooms in preparation for lessons.
- Encouraged children to try and experience new things to expand learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom rules and regulations in order to maintain order during class time.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design creative curriculum units that met the needs of all learners.
- Developed and enforced classroom rules to maintain order and promote positive behavior.
- Provided emotional support to children struggling with social or academic difficulties.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Evergreen Head Start
Compton, CA
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Helped to implement positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, daily notes on student progress and behavior.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Observed student behavior in order to identify any potential issues or concerns.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
Detention Service Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Sylmar, CA
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Transported prisoners safely from one location to another using secure vehicles.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Assisted in providing educational resources for prisoners who are pursuing academic goals.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Managed and monitored inmates in a detention facility, ensuring their safety and security.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Intervened in conflicts between inmates or between staff members and inmates.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University Los Angeles
Monterey Park, CA09-2007
Skills
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Instructional strategies
- Student engagement
- Lecturing and teaching
- Behavior modeling
- Multi-subject instruction
- Activity management
- Lesson implementation
- Classroom organization
- Elementary education
- Preparing instructional materials
- Multicultural awareness
- Classroom management
- Instructional support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ontario-Montclair School District
10.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Ontario-Montclair School District
04.2023 - 10.2024
Teacher
KinderCare-Champions
12.2022 - 03.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Evergreen Head Start
07.2021 - 08.2022
Detention Service Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
01.2008 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University Los Angeles
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