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Sandy Alvarado

Summary

Compassionate and highly experienced Special Education Support Professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience working with students of varying abilities, including those with visual impairments, behavioral challenges, and mobility needs. MOVE-certified with a strong background in adaptive mobility programming, staff training, and life skills instruction. Proven ability to lead classrooms, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and connect students with meaningful employment opportunities through community-based instruction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Assistant

Tulare County Office Of Education
09.2017 - Current

- Provide direct educational and behavioral support to students with disabilities across various age groups.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Assist with mobility, communication devices, and adaptive equipment.
- Monitor student progress and support classroom instruction through modified curriculum delivery.

Instructional One

Porterville Sheltered Workshop (PSW)
12.2010 - 09.2017

- Supported adult clients with disabilities in achieving personalized goals based on their IEPs.
- Obtained MOVE certification; collaborated with visiting physical therapist to ensure clients received appropriate mobility services.
- Trained staff in equipment use and monitored compliance with therapy recommendations.
- Facilitated communication between therapy staff and program administrators to maintain continuity of care.

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education/ Mild/Moderate Credentialing

University Of Massachusetts Global | UMass Global
16355 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine
07-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07-2023

Human Resources Development

Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA
08-2010

Skills

    Special Education Support
    - IEP Implementation
    - Mobility and Equipment Monitoring
    - Staff Training & Collaboration
    - Record-Keeping & Progress Monitoring
    - Compassionate Client Care

    Adaptive instruction
    - Classroom management
    - Student behavior support
    - Mobility equipment expertise
    - Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
    - Parent communication
    - Life skills training
    - Documentation & reporting

Timeline

Instructional Assistant

Tulare County Office Of Education
09.2017 - Current

Instructional One

Porterville Sheltered Workshop (PSW)
12.2010 - 09.2017

Master of Arts - Special Education/ Mild/Moderate Credentialing

University Of Massachusetts Global | UMass Global

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Grand Canyon University

Human Resources Development

Institute of Technology