Shania Lopez-Pineda
Madras,OR
Summary
I am second generation college student who comes from a Hispanic background. Being a highly driven Early Childhood and Elementary college graduate, I am hoping to secure a full-time teaching position in the elementary school within my district. I am a motivated team play and am dedicated to helping shape the learning of young minds and prepare them for success in their future. My goal is to encourage the students creativity and develop high-order thinking skills to increase the students education and development. Enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and student supervision. Sharp and highly trained with desire to positively impact students with learning disabilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Jefferson County School District
Madras, Oregon
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
- Assessed individual student needs and implemented strategies to meet those needs.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students' participation in class activities.
- Provided direct instruction in small groups or individually as needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of state standards related to special education programs.
- Provided one-on-one academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities.
- Monitored classroom activities to ensure compliance with IEPs and other accommodations.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on ways to modify instruction for special needs students.
- Organized materials and resources necessary for implementation of lesson plans.
- Utilized assistive technology devices when appropriate to help students learn more effectively.
- Encouraged active participation from all members within the classroom environment.
- Administered standardized tests, such as MAPS and WISC-IV, to assess student performance levels.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to special education topics.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-2016
Skills
- Classroom supply management
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Student assessments
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom support
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational assistance
- Teaching strategies
- Documentation
- Mathematics Instruction
- Special Education
- Tutoring students
- Individual Instruction
- Teacher Support
- Elementary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- DALE Certification-2016
- Darkness to Light Certification-2016
Timeline
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Jefferson County School District
11.2022 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Oregon Community College
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