Roxana Avila
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated Instructional Assistant with extensive experience supporting diverse special and general education students. Focused on promoting individualized learning techniques to address unique needs. Committed to fostering a positive educational environment and eager to embrace new challenges, and recognized for strong work ethic, adaptability, and effective collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant, ELL Support
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered interpretation services during live instruction to support student engagement.
- Led small group sessions to improve comprehension and increase participation.
- Fostered student confidence in answering questions and participating in classroom discussions.
- Facilitated understanding by translating assignments and reading materials for diverse learners.
- Tutored and simplified complex academic material to align with students' level.
- Developed sentence frames aiding in students' language and material comprehension.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional material.
- Supported students during academic planning.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Graded assignments and tests.
- Provided guidance counseling support as needed to assist students with academic and personal concerns.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Pomona Unified School District, PUSD
Pomona, CA
10.2015 - 06.2024
- Supported students from preschool to high school age in both general and special education settings.
- Created lesson plans based on curriculum objectives outlined by district standards.
- Utilized STAR Autism Support Curricula to enhance student learning.
- Facilitated inclusion opportunities for special education students within general education classrooms.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Supervised and monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and other areas.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction through computer programs or online resources.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored specifically for individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans that addressed the specific needs of each student.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, adapted physical education specialists, psychologists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
Associate of Arts - Sociology For Transfer
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2022
Skills
- Live Interpretation
- Academic Planning Support
- Bilingual Communication
- Instructional Support and Development
- Translation of Material
- Tutoring and Small Group Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Behavior Intervention
- Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
- Transition Planning
- Time Management
- Social-Emotional Support
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Classroom Organization
- Microsoft Word, Excel
- Learning Systems (Clever, Canvas)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Assistant, ELL Support
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2025 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Pomona Unified School District, PUSD
10.2015 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Sociology For Transfer
Mt. San Antonio College