Enthusiastic team player committed to empowering autistic students. Proficient in delivering tailored guidance and educational support encompassing academics, behavior management, and technology integration within special education environments. Skilled in providing effective assistance both on an individual basis and in classroom settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional
Santa Ana School District
08.2023 - Current
Offer personalized one-on-one assistance to a student with autism, ensuring that support is tailored to meet their specific needs. Additionally, offer classroom support to a cohort of ten students in a mild to moderate classroom setting, aged between 10 and 14 years old.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials under the direction of lead teacher
Collect behavior data daily, implementing effective behavior strategies. Following Behavior Intervention Plan
Collaborate and maintain regular communication with Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Behavior Annalist and Adaptive P.E teacher
Responsible for working one-on-one with autistic student in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, math and social studies.
Utilize positive reinforcement and other suitable strategies to aid students in fostering appropriate social behavior.
Assist in the preparation and modification of ELA classwork, math and homework.
Monitor and assist students in general education classroom, lunchtime and picking up student from bus.
Test student (IEP) goals and maintain a good record of data.
Assist in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Implement visual schedules and social stories to improve comprehension and daily routine for autistic student.
Special ED Student Support Paraprofessional
Santa Ana Unified School District
01.2021 - 07.2023
Provide instructional support to a special education classroom of nineteen 4th and 5th graders with mild to moderate needs.
Lead small group interventions related to I.E.P goals and one on one intervention using Phonics for reading and SIIPS intervention
Assist in the preparation and modification of Homework, math and science
Monitor and assist students in general education classroom, field trips, lunchtime and picking up student from bus
Test individually each student I.E.P goals and maintain a good record of data
Use positive reinforcement and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate social behavior
Communicate effectively with parents by phone call regarding student's progress and when teacher request to set up I.E.P meetings
Interpret and translate when necessary
Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
Education
2013-2014 -
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
High School Diploma -
Newport Harbor High School
Newport Beach, CA
01.2012
Skills
Reinforcement Systems
Behavior Management
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Data Collection
Collaborative Teamwork
Prompting Strategies
Visual Supports Implementation
Effective Communication
Progress Monitoring
Bilingual in Spanish
Specialized Training
Coastline ROP Career Technical Education competencies in E-Marketing, 06/24/12
Coastline ROP Career Technical Education competencies in QuickBooks, 01/26/12
Coastline ROP Career Technical Education competencies in Computerized Accounting, 08/04/11
Coastline ROP Career Technical Education competencies in Banking & Financial Services, 05/31/10
Coastline ROP Career Technical Education competencies in Marketing Principals, 05/31/10
Office Experience
Administrative Assistant, Kroopf & Associates, Newport Beach, CA, 2014-01-01, Present,
Serve in a personal and administrative capacity to support Cathy Kroopf, Real Estate Agent at Kroopf &Associates
Provide personalized administrative assistance to ensure seamless operations.
Manage correspondence, invoices, and receipts with precision and efficiency.
Handle business and personal accounts adeptly, including bill payments.
Deliver exceptional customer service while courteously managing calls.
Coordinate paperwork meticulously and promptly follow up on all correspondence.
Maintain an up-to-date database by inputting new contact information from various sources.
Collaborate with the agent to craft compelling marketing materials such as newsletters, eblasts, and postcards.
Conduct follow-up calls to ensure the successful delivery of marketing materials to customers.
Assist in light bookkeeping tasks including invoice creation.
Prioritize daily tasks through comprehensive to-do lists, ensuring each activity receives appropriate attention.
Maintain meticulous file organization to facilitate efficient retrieval.
Keep social media accounts and the agent's website updated regularly across platforms.
Volunteer Experience
CA, 2009-01-01, Present,
Conduct one on one bible studies and as a group to teens and children using the best teaching approach depending on age group and learning aptitude
Implement less structured approach to teach young children, which included small but eye capturing sessions
Assist teens with emotional problems by being a good listener and working with parents to find solution
Build and maintain relationship with children and their parents
Assistant Principal at Santa Ana Unified School District / Valley High SchoolAssistant Principal at Santa Ana Unified School District / Valley High School