Stephanie Arellanes
Dyke,VA
Summary
Adept at enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes, I leveraged assistive technology and classroom management skills at Albemarle County Public Schools to support students with special needs. My approach, blending emotional support with educational assistance, significantly improved behavior and social skills, showcasing my ability to meet diverse needs effectively. Caring and empathetic Teaching Assistant with 10 years of experience providing therapeutic support for children with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant
Albemarle County Public Schools
04.2013 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Assisted in the development of social-emotional learning curricula tailored to the unique needs of students with disabilities.
- Promoted effective communication between students with special needs, their peers, and educators through active listening and clear expression of ideas.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, consistently enforcing rules while demonstrating understanding and flexibility.
- Implemented visual aids, sensory tools, and adaptive equipment to facilitate student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment, fostering positive relationships among all students.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving students'' academic performance and social skills.
Deli Clerk
Food Lion
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Finance Assistant
F&S Financial
03.2007 - 04.2012
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2013
Skills
- Assistive technology knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Social Skills Development
- Emotional Support
- Sensory integration techniques
- Teacher Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Behavior improvements
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant
Albemarle County Public Schools
04.2013 - Current
Deli Clerk
Food Lion
02.2013 - 11.2015
Finance Assistant
F&S Financial
03.2007 - 04.2012
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
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