Sonia Galindo
Cypress,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic professional, experienced in providing staff support in educational environment while providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Faldyn Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
Infant Teacher
The Children's Lighthouse
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced infant learning by implementing age-appropriate activities and educational games.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and implement engaging lesson plans for infant care.
Paraprofessional
Walker Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Better Beginnings Children's Center
05.2013 - 08.2019
- Consulted with parents and staff regarding children's daily activities and concerns
- Implemented age appropriate curriculum such as communication through sign language and play, to help develop motor skills
- Implement tummy and story time to help with each child's developmental needs
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Lead daycare bus driver for school age children before and after school.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Trials High School
Hesperia, California2002
Skills
- Help provide educational development
- Encourage learning and socialization skills
- Educational Support
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Behavior Management
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teacher Assistance
- Individual Student Assistance
- Organization
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Faldyn Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Infant Teacher
The Children's Lighthouse
09.2023 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional
Walker Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2023
Lead Infant Room Teacher
Better Beginnings Children's Center
05.2013 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Desert Trials High School
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