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Simona Zuniga

Fischer,TX

Summary

Manages all aspects of program development, and strategic planning. Demonstrated leadership skills leveraged to drive teams toward success and sustain organizational missions. Skilled at event planning and logistics management. Focused on streamlining office processes for program execution. Administrative Program Coordinator enthusiastic about facilitating exceptional student experiences in higher education. Known for great diligence and strong interpersonal communication skills. Excels at multitasking and consulting with various departments. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with customers and business executives. Have experience in Secretary work and am Bilingual.

Special Education professional with strong background in supporting diverse student needs and implementing individualized education plans. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement, promoting inclusive learning environments, and adapting to evolving classroom dynamics. Skilled in collaboration, communication, and behavior management, ensuring effective teamwork and positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and driven by results-oriented approach, consistently meeting educational goals and fostering supportive atmosphere.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Aide

Wimberley ISD
01.2022 - Current

Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within classroom population.

  • Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
  • Assisted in development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while maintaining calm demeanor that minimized distractions from educational process.
  • Improved student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning needs.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on special education best practices to enhance job-related knowledge and skills.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
  • Assisted in planning and execution of field trips, school events, and extracurricular activities that enriched student experiences outside of traditional classroom setting.
  • Implemented data-driven instructional strategies based on individual student assessment results for targeted intervention efforts.
  • Monitored student progress regularly, documenting performance and providing feedback to both students and parents.
  • Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
  • Contributed to successful integration of students into general education classrooms by implementing inclusion strategies.
  • Supported students during assessments, ensuring they had access to necessary accommodations as outlined in their IEPs.
  • Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
  • Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
  • Monitored student progress and behavior.
  • Established strong partnerships with parents through frequent communication about their child's academic performance, behavior concerns, and overall well-being within t school setting.
  • Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.

Data Coordinator

Save the Children
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Finding, downloading, modifying, and reporting Direct Implementation program data as necessary and storing them in a consistent format in their systems.
  • Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, organizing, storing, and filing important documents, support of survey completion, and attaining approvals needed for a variety of Direct Implementation related documents.
  • Support both distribution planning and inventory processes for our Gift-in-Kind processes, as well as completion and submission of all required documents for Direct Implementation sites.
  • Order all Direct Implementation materials and supplies and complete order reconciliation.
  • Served as point-of-contact for external partners and clients, addressing inquiries or concerns related to data-sharing agreements and protocols.
  • Generated detailed reports from collected data to inform stakeholders.

Program Coordinator

Save the Children
10.2015 - 04.2021
  • Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
  • Reserved classrooms and meeting rooms across campus for program activities and managed room list.
  • Gathered and organized all printed materials required for program participation.
  • Assisted with community resources, including healthcare, mental health, appointment scheduling, insurance, and food stamps.
  • Managed web content updates and ongoing site maintenance to provide students with easy information access.
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss latest ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics, and other important parameters.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
  • Verified accuracy of program laws and compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
  • Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
  • Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.

Instructional Assistant

Morongo Unified School District
10.2001 - 04.2021
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies.
  • Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of any student absences.
  • Help in office as the Secretary.
  • Help in Library.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
11-2026

BACHELOR’S IN SCIENCE - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Chaffey High School
Ontario, CA
06.1994

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Generating Schedules
  • Scheduling Proficiency
  • Proactive mindset
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic leadership
  • Behavior intervention
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Classroom management
  • Classroom organization
  • Visual supports
  • Data collection
  • Behavior redirection
  • Sensory integration
  • Learning techniques

Activities

  • Traveling
  • Bowling
  • Volunteer at an elementary school in any area I am needed
  • Spanish Speaking
  • Pet Care
  • Cooking
  • Music

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Aide

Wimberley ISD
01.2022 - Current

Data Coordinator

Save the Children
04.2021 - 12.2021

Program Coordinator

Save the Children
10.2015 - 04.2021

Instructional Assistant

Morongo Unified School District
10.2001 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Arizona Global Campus

BACHELOR’S IN SCIENCE - Education

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

Chaffey High School
Simona Zuniga