Shelly Rodriguez
George West,TX
Summary
A highly motivated educator with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have a good understanding of students' needs, and I offer a more hands-on teaching approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
George West ISD
George West, TX
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and audio-visual presentations.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
- Organized field trips and other school activities as requested by teachers or administrators.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
Paraprofessional
George West ISD
George West, TX
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Education Support
- Educational assistance
- Classroom support
- Student Records Management
- Teacher Support
- Documentation
- Clerical Support
- IEP compliance
- Schedule Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Elementary Education
- Computer Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- Reading and Writing Support
- Data Collection
- Individual Instruction
- Student Health and Safety
- Transition planning
- Life Skills Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
George West ISD
08.2019 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
George West ISD
08.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
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