Sofia Valencia
San Gabriel,CA
Summary
Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Days Preschool
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substitute Paraprofessional
La Cañada Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Tutor
USC Teach For Los Angeles
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
La Cañada Elementary
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Paraprofessional
Palm Crest Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Middle School Tutor
Adelante Youth Alliance
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
- Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
- Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
Orientation Leader
Pasadena City College
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
- Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
- Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
High School Teacher's Assistant
Public Service Community High School
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs, and supplies.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take the excess workload off teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12.2021
High School Diploma -
La Salle High School
Pasadena, CA06.2020
Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Classroom Inclusion
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Learning Support
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modification
- Teacher Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Classroom Supervision
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Discovery Days Preschool
06.2023 - Current
Tutor
USC Teach For Los Angeles
02.2023 - 05.2023
Substitute Paraprofessional
La Cañada Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
La Cañada Elementary
06.2022 - 07.2022
Paraprofessional
Palm Crest Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Orientation Leader
Pasadena City College
06.2021 - 08.2021
Middle School Tutor
Adelante Youth Alliance
01.2021 - 10.2021
High School Teacher's Assistant
Public Service Community High School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
La Salle High School
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