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Roxanna Gutierrez

Ontario,CA

Summary

Dedicated special education professional with extensive experience at Pomona Unified School District, skilled in behavior management and effective communication. Successfully developed tailored IEPs and fostered positive learning environments, enhancing student engagement and progress. Proven ability to implement instructional support and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse student needs.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Pomona Unified School District
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.

Special Education Teacher

Pomona Unified School District
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.

Behavior Interventionist

Autism Spectrum Therapies
04.2014 - 05.2017

Education

Master Of Education - Special Education Mild/Moderate

National University
La Jolla, CA

Religious Studies - Humanities

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Data collection
  • Classroom organization
  • Special education support
  • Instructional support
  • Documentation
  • Small group instruction
  • Behavior improvements
  • Social skills training
  • Supervising student activities
  • IEP compliance
  • Conflict resolution techniques

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Pomona Unified School District
04.2024 - 06.2025

Behavior Interventionist

Autism Spectrum Therapies
04.2014 - 05.2017

Paraprofessional

Pomona Unified School District

Master Of Education - Special Education Mild/Moderate

National University

Religious Studies - Humanities

University of California, Riverside