Sofia Guevara
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning activities.
Caring Special Education Teaching Assistant with many years of classroom experience working with disabled and special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate worker dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Los Ángeles Unified School District
North Hollywood, CA
08.2004 - Current
- Observed students during lessons to ensure they were receiving instruction at their appropriate level.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel regarding student progress and behavior issues.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that modifications were made to meet the needs of each student.
- Supported transitions from one activity or area to another throughout the day.
- Attended professional development sessions related to best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
- Provided support to teachers by helping them prepare materials for activities or lessons.
- Instructed small groups of students in specialized areas such as reading comprehension or math skills.
- Monitored playground activities to ensure safety for all children involved.
- Provided support and guidance to special education teachers in developing instructional materials, lesson plans and assessments.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress both verbally and through written reports.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons when appropriate.
- Assisted with physical care needs such as feeding or toileting when necessary.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings related to special education services as needed.
- Worked one-on-one with students who required additional assistance understanding material or completing assignments.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by encouraging students through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science and history.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Assisted classroom teachers with accomplishing instructional goals by mentoring students, leading activities and implementing lesson plans.
- Communicated with parents to report on academic and behavioral performance and deliver suggestions to implement at home to reinforce positive habits developed at school.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Los Ángeles Valley College
Valley Village, CASkills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Learning strategies
- Assistive technology
- Parent communication
- Instructional support
- Safety supervision
- Material preparation
- Positive reinforcement
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Adaptive equipment use
- Motor skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care support
- Patience and flexibility
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Los Ángeles Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Los Ángeles Valley College