Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Southwest Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2011 - Current
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Adult Education Instructor
Southwest Independent School District
San Antonio , TX
09.2009 - 06.2011
Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Pre-K Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
Parent Child Inc.
San Antonio, TX
08.2007 - 06.2010
Engaged with teacher and students and encouraged children to develop physically, emotionally and socially.
Initiated positive verbal contact in appropriate language with each student every day and verified fulfillment of program expectations.
Assisted with maintenance of clean, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate classroom environment and supported bilingual needs.
Worked with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and used bilingual communication when necessary for clarity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Education
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
05.2020
Skills
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Instructional Techniques
Audio Equipment
Social and Group Settings
IEP Monitoring
IEP Goals
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician, University of Texas at San Antonio - July 9, 2021
Timeline
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Southwest Independent School District
08.2011 - Current
Adult Education Instructor
Southwest Independent School District
09.2009 - 06.2011
Pre-K Bilingual Teacher's Assistant
Parent Child Inc.
08.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Associate of Arts - Education
Northwest Vista College
Registered Behavior Technician, University of Texas at San Antonio - July 9, 2021
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