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Laiza Salas

Benton City

Summary

Substitute Paraprofessional with 2 years of experience supporting student learning and behavior in diverse classrooms. Skilled in individualized instruction, bilingual communication, and classroom supervision. CPR/First Aid certified with a collaborative, patient approach to student success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Paraprofessional

Pasco School District
11.2024 - Current
  • Assist the classroom teacher with instructional

and non-instructional tasks.

  • Provided one-on-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Supervise students in classroom, during lunch, recess, and on field trips.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Manged student safety and well-being during arrival time, dismissal time, including during crosswalk duty.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.

Childcare Provider

Independant Childcare Provider
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided attentive care for two children (ages 3 & 4) including meal preparation, bathing, and getting them dressed.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping to support family with additional chores.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.

WSU Teaching Bridge Sub Paraprofessional

Pasco School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided direct support to students with behavioral issues, ensuring their engagement and participation in classroom activities.
  • Supported teacher by monitoring student behavior and providing feedback of effective strategies.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and a positive classroom environment by managing and redirecting student behavior.
  • Worked closely with individual students to help them follow the classroom rules and routines.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pasco High School
Pasco, WA
06-2023

No Degree - Elementary Education

Washington State University, Richland
Richland, WA
05-2028

Skills

  • First aid and CPR
  • Behavioral support
  • Educational support
  • Classroom support
  • Patience
  • Individualized instruction
  • Bilingual communication
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Classroom supervision
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Positivity

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Substitute Paraprofessional

Pasco School District
11.2024 - Current

WSU Teaching Bridge Sub Paraprofessional

Pasco School District
08.2023 - 06.2024

Childcare Provider

Independant Childcare Provider
02.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Pasco High School

No Degree - Elementary Education

Washington State University, Richland