Shirley Elliott
Newbury Park,CA
Summary
Special education professional experienced in student learning and academic advancement. Brings skills in curriculum design, knowledge of adapting general education lessons and background with learning assessments. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in teaching position focused on advocating for students and meeting individual needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, CA
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, CA
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Assisted physically disabled student with academic work.
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, CA
09.1998 - 09.2000
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Education
Credential - Multiple Subject CLAD
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.1994
Skills
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Las Virgenes Unified School District
10.2014 - 06.2021
Paraeducator, Special Education
Las Virgenes Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2001
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
Las Virgenes Unified School District
09.1998 - 09.2000
Credential - Multiple Subject CLAD
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
California State University - Los Angeles
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