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Rosemary Ramirez

San Juan,TX

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Paraprofessional with extensive experience at PSJA ISD, adept in IEP compliance and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in creating positive learning environments and implementing specialized instructional methods, significantly enhancing student engagement and progress. Skilled in collaboration and verbal communication, ensuring effective teamwork and student advocacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

PSJA ISD
03.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

Substitute

PSJA ISD
08.2015 - 01.2019
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Education

English - English

UTPS
Edinburg, TX
05.2015

Skills

  • IEP compliance
  • Teacher assistance
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Classroom organization
  • Collaboration with teachers
  • Progress monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Student advocacy
  • Instructional support
  • Student supervision
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Life skills development
  • Crisis intervention
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Special needs
  • Feeding assistance
  • Physical disabilities support
  • Social skills training
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Parental interaction
  • Skills strategies
  • Emotional regulation
  • Visual schedules
  • Activity management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Reading instruction
  • Social and group settings
  • Sensory integration
  • Assistive technology
  • Literacy intervention
  • Decision-making
  • Mobility assistance
  • Cultural awareness
  • Proficient with technology
  • Activities oversight
  • Functional communication
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Relationship building skills
  • Data collection
  • Individualized instruction
  • Peer mentoring
  • IEP implementation
  • Specialized instructional methods
  • Social development support
  • Recreational activities facilitation
  • Autism support
  • Emotional support strategies
  • Sign language proficiency
  • Small group support
  • Skill building
  • Positive behavior reinforcement

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

PSJA ISD
03.2019 - Current

Substitute

PSJA ISD
08.2015 - 01.2019

English - English

UTPS
Rosemary Ramirez