Stephanie Bojorquez Higuera
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Friendly and energetic Paraprofessional with expertise in assistant teaching in a public classroom environment. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy, and well-behaved. Aspiring school counselor to help students grow and open doors to achieve future success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Buena Vista Elementary School
Bakersfield, CA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
- Arranged lesson outlines and individual plans according to course syllabus and district requirements.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Worked with 4th,5th, and 6th grade levels.
Paraprofessional 3
Vanhorn Elementary School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Learned how to potty train students in grade levels 2nd and 3rd.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Stonecreek Junior High
Bakersfield, CA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Participated in team planning sessions focused on developing effective strategies for meeting student needs.
- Prepared materials and equipment necessary for classroom activities such as art projects or field trips.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using problem solving skills and proper safety protocols.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Worked with students in grade levels 7th and 8th.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Sate University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA12.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College
9400 Camino Media 12-2021
Skills
- Student Learning Support
- Reporting Requirements
- Ordering Procedures
- Positive and Professional
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modifications
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Positive Role Model
- Relationship Building
- Special Education
- Student Counseling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Buena Vista Elementary School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional 3
Vanhorn Elementary School
06.2023 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional Substitute
Stonecreek Junior High
11.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California Sate University Bakersfield
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bakersfield College
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