Selina Begay
Shiprock
Summary
Academic paraprofessional with years of experience working with students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Coaches students on how to succeed academically and socially and offers support in emergencies. Skilled in working with diverse special education students and supporting their unique individual needs. Skills include implementing individualized education plants, providing safe classroom environments, and utilize different teaching methods to provide academic progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Juan School District
Montezuma Creek
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported students during classroom activities and transitions throughout the day.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs and challenges.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
Direct Service Provider
Rise Services, Inc.
Chinle
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized support and care tailored to individual needs.
- Developed strong rapport with families involved in case planning process.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene needs in bathing, personal grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences. Also, changed bladder and bowel relief pads as required.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around in private residences.
Pre-K Special Education Teacher
Central Consolidated School District
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students between ages of 3 to 5 years.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED classroom.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
High School Special Education Teacher
San Juan School District, Utah
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Modified general education curriculum for average of 20 students per school year with multiple classifications and degrees of special-needs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Worked with students with mild to moderate disabilities to increase life skills.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals by partnering with standard teachers from across academic departments.
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Juan School District, Utah
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with students.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies for 10 to 12 students per school year.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Special Education Assistant
San Juan School District, Utah
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to 10 elementary school students with different disabilities to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
Childcare Provider
Ariana Begay
12.2020 - 5 2022
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Cared for children ages 0 to 2 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
Education
Special Education Teaching Certificate - Special Education Pre-K Through 12
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COAssociate of Arts - Elementary Education
Dine College
Shiprock, NMCertificate - Civil Engineering Technology
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NMHigh School Diploma -
Shiprock High School
Shiprock, NMSkills
Background in Special Education K-12
- Feeding assistance
- Instructional support
- Physical disabilities support
- Sensory integration
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support strategies
- Parental interaction
- Small group support
- Life skills development
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional support
- Individualized education plans
Affiliations
- Special Education Paraprofessionals, Member since 2010 -2018
- Navajo Traditional Song and Dance Member since 1980
- Native American Church Member since 1980
- American Indian Society of Engineering Science Member from 1983 to 1985
Certification
Licensed Special Education Teacher Pre-k to 12, Severe to Mild 2020 - 2023
Additional Information
Work Experience - Other:
Jun 2007 - July 2008 AutoCad Drafter, Chenault Consulting, Inc., Farmington, NM
Jan 2000- July 2007 Field Adjustor, Repossessor, Professional Credit Interprises, Albuquerque, NM
Sep 2000 - Sep 2004 AutoCad Drafter, United Field Services, Flora Vista, NM
Apr 2000 - Aug 2000 Civil Engineering Technician, USIHS, Crownpoint, NM
May 1999 - Apr 2000 AutoCad Drafter, Navajo Engineering Construction Authority, Shiprock, NM
Personal Information
Title: Liaison
Languages
- English - speak fluently, read and write
- Navajo - speak fluently, read and write
Certifications
08-2020
References:
JoAnn Edington, Retired Speech/Language Pathologist
San Juan School District, Utah
418 West 100 South
Blanding, UT 84511
435-979-5237
Madelina Jones, RISE Care Coordinator
P.O. Box 820
Chinle, AZ 86503
928-674-5860/5861
Dorothea Benally, SpEd Paraprofessional
San Juan School District, Utah
P.O. Box 267
Montezuma Creek, UT 84534
Software
,
Computer Technology - well versed in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2016)
Can type 60 words per minute
Languages
Navajo
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Juan School District
08.2024 - 04.2025
Direct Service Provider
Rise Services, Inc.
08.2022 - 07.2024
Childcare Provider
Ariana Begay
12.2020 - 5 2022
Pre-K Special Education Teacher
Central Consolidated School District
08.2018 - 11.2019
High School Special Education Teacher
San Juan School District, Utah
08.2016 - 05.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional
San Juan School District, Utah
08.2010 - 05.2016
Special Education Assistant
San Juan School District, Utah
08.2009 - 05.2010
Special Education Teaching Certificate - Special Education Pre-K Through 12
University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Fort Lewis College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Dine College
Certificate - Civil Engineering Technology
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
High School Diploma -
Shiprock High School
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