Regina Haynes
Compton,CA
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Teaching position. Ready to help students achieve developmental goals. Resilient Early Education and Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Versatile and dedicated with a focus on the individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills in working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher’s Assistant
LATTC Child Development Center
2021 S. Olive St. Los Angeles, Ca 90015
02.2019 - 06.2021
- DRDP Observations
- Engage children to encourage social, emotional, and language development
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on improvement areas.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Hands-on activities and individualized instruction promoted memory, cognition, and language development.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitate small group activities.
- Meal Count for breakfast, lunch, and snack
- Ensure student care and safety
Special Education Aide
LAUSD
333 South Beaudry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017
09.1992 - 06.1996
- Collaborated with teachers to create customized classroom environments integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classrooms and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw a class of students in the absence of an instructor.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support the teacher's lesson delivery.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable the lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Documented student progress, obstacles, and academic milestones for parents and faculty.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students a variety of skills.
- Provided daily care for children, including toileting and feeding.
- Assisted in recreational programs and educational activities for children
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development Counseling And Family Services
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2023
Associate of Science - Child Development
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles, CA 06.2021
Skills
- Special Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modification
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Behavior Redirection
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Sound ability to make children feel welcome and comfortable
Timeline
Teacher’s Assistant
LATTC Child Development Center
02.2019 - 06.2021
Special Education Aide
LAUSD
09.1992 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Child Development Counseling And Family Services
Cal State University Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Child Development
Los Angeles Trade Tech College