Sabrina Sepulveda
Beaumont
Summary
Experienced Family Support Specialist with 16 years in medical system advocacy, special education navigation, and caregiving. Leverages firsthand knowledge and operational experience to empower families navigating complex medical and educational systems. Committed to fostering collaboration within schools and providing peer support to the neurodivergent community.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified IHSS Caregiver / Provider
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
2019.09 - Current
- Provide specialized, high level daily care, behavioral intervention, and structural support for individuals with complex neurodivergent and medical diagnoses.
- Successfully bridge the gap between clinical recommendations and the home environment by implementing consistent therapeutic daily routines.
- Provided personalized care and support to clients with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Manage long term service coordination, authorized hours tracking, state compliance documentation, and ongoing reassessments within the IHSS system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Independent Care Coordinator & Parent Advocate
Family Medical System & Special Education Advocate
2010.01 - Current
- Researched, designed, and implemented home-based behavioral and structural interventions for three children with diverse diagnoses, enhancing their daily functioning and support systems.
- Advocated for and successfully secured low and high tech Assistive Technology (AT) accommodations to support student learning, communication, and processing deficits.
- Successfully researched, designed, and implemented home based behavioral and structural interventions for three children with diverse diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing disorders, and a speech impediment.
- Translated clinical strategies from hundreds of hours of speech therapy, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and ADHD behavioral classes into functional routines for home environments, improving children's adaptability and engagement.
- Observed and sat in on hundreds of hours of professional speech therapy, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, and ADHD behavioral classes, translating clinical strategies into functional home environment routines.
Special Education Paraeducator
Beaumont Unified School District
2023.11 - 2024.10
- Acquired operational knowledge of public school regulations and district perspectives to enhance educational support across grade levels.
- Facilitated learning for moderate to severe TK through 1st grade, mild to moderate 2nd and 3rd grade, and medically fragile high school students, ensuring tailored educational experiences.
- Observed and assisted in the practical execution of district IEP goals, developing a clear understanding of how to build collaborative, non adversarial relationships between parents and school sites.
- Supported execution of district IEP goals and fostered collaborative relationships between parents and school personnel.
- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learners.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas2026-10
Associate Degree - Education: Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut2019-01
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) - Fine Arts
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino2014-05
Skills
- Medical navigation
- Intake pipelines
- IEP collaboration
- Evaluation requests
- AT advocacy
- Therapeutic knowledge
- Education regulations
- Community ties
- Daily living support
- Mental health support
- Special needs care
- Autism support
- Social interaction
- Client engagement
Certification
- Autism Specialist Certification (In Progress): Currently completing advanced professional credentialing through IBCCES.
- Advocacy & Neurodivergent Communication Training: Received a professional certificate signed by Dr. Temple Grandin from an immersive public speaking and advocacy training event.
- Honors: Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Beaumont Unified School District
2023.11 - 2024.10
Certified IHSS Caregiver / Provider
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
2019.09 - Current
Independent Care Coordinator & Parent Advocate
Family Medical System & Special Education Advocate
2010.01 - Current
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) - Fine Arts
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate Degree - Education: Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant
Mount San Antonio College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Pacific University