Rendy Luna
Tridell,NJ
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong background in behavioral plan management and life skills development. Experience in monitoring student progress and facilitating communication between educators and families to promote inclusive educational experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Duchesne County School District
Roosevelt, UT
08.2025 - Current
- Supported students with disabilities in daily classroom activities and academic tasks.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage engagement.
- Collaborated with staff to adapt instructional materials for varied learning styles.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to enhance support systems.
- Conducted small group interventions to reinforce key concepts and skills.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Direct Support Professional
Redhead Supports
Vernal, UT
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Implemented individualized support plans, adapting strategies to meet diverse needs effectively.
- Communicated regularly with families and caregivers, ensuring comprehensive understanding of client progress and needs.
- Monitored and documented client behaviors and progress in compliance with organizational standards.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
Dietary Server
UBMC/Villa
Roosevelt, UT
05.2014 - 03.2017
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences by serving meals and beverages to patients and residents.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food handling and service operations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to enhance patient satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure continuous service availability.
- Expedited meal delivery by efficiently organizing tray assembly lines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accurate food orders and special diet requirements were met.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when preparing meals according to specific dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Provided compassionate care for elderly residents while assisting them during mealtimes, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing timely and efficient meal service to residents.
- Promoted healthy eating habits with appropriate portion control in serving meals.
- Assisted in creating menu plans that catered to diverse dietary needs, contributing to overall patient wellbeing.
- Ensured proper food storage procedures were followed, minimizing waste and upholding food safety regulations.
- Maintained high cleanliness standards in dining areas, promoting a safe and welcoming environment for residents.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thompson Online
Penn, PA03-2004
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Progress monitoring
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Instructional support
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Nonverbal communication
- Behavioral plan management
- Life skills development
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Crisis intervention
- Physical disabilities support
- Social skills training
- Parental interaction
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Duchesne County School District
08.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Redhead Supports
05.2024 - 12.2024
Dietary Server
UBMC/Villa
05.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Thompson Online