Teresa Ybarra
Silver Consolidated Schools
Silver City,NM
22
years of professional experience
Experienced education professional with 20+ years supporting classroom instruction, student supervision, and behavior management. Skilled in adapting materials, guiding diverse learners, and maintaining safe, organized learning environments.
Compassionate education professional with experience across early childhood, special education, and general classroom settings. Strengths include effective communication, student assessment, and individualized support. Focused on helping students build confidence, independence, and academic growth. Builds strong and trusting relationships with parents. Hardworking and creative skills. Understands and follows professional confidentiality standards. Facilitated Early Education Trainings to students and home care providers.
Work History
Instructional Assistant
11 Years 9 Months- Guided small groups and individual students through reading, math, and assignment completion.
- Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing lessons and adapting materials for diverse student needs.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained orderly learning environment during daily classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers with preparation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials.
- Documented student progress and communicated observations to teachers and support staff.
- Supervised students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned school activities.
- Collaborated with educators to adjust support methods and strengthen student learning outcomes.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Assisted with classroom technology to prepare students with skills needed to succeed in a technology-rich world.
One-On-One Aide/Special Education Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Supported students with disabilities during classroom activities, transitions, and daily routines.
- Implemented IEP accommodations and behavior supports aligned with teacher direction.
- Monitored student safety, engagement, and progress throughout instructional settings.
- Assisted with individualized learning materials and adapted assignments for comprehension.
- Documented observations and communicated student needs to teachers and support staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior strategies to maintain focused, respectful classroom environments.
- Guided students through personal care, mobility, and task completion as needed.
- Collaborated with educators to strengthen consistency, independence, and instructional follow-through.
- Assisted students with special needs in developing effective communication skills, fostering a sense of independence.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents and teachers regarding student progress, ensuring consistent communication among all parties involved.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in both academic and social settings.
- Encouraged peer collaboration and social interaction among classmates, leading to improved relationships between students with various abilities.
- Increased student engagement by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples during lessons.
Early Childhood Educator/Early Childhood Teacher
9 Years 9 Months- Planned developmentally appropriate lessons supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Supervised classroom routines while maintaining safe, nurturing learning environment.
- Assessed child development and documented observations for individualized instruction.
- Communicated daily progress with families to strengthen home-school partnerships.
- Prepared activities and materials aligned with early learning standards.
- Ensured compliance with child safety, health, and licensing requirements.
- Mentored staff in classroom practices, child engagement, and routine management.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and address any concerns, strengthening family-school communication.
- Implemented technology in classroom for educational purposes, enriching learning experience.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed children's progress using observation records and developmental screenings.
Education
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education /Family Support
Skills
Classroom organization
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Calm and patient demeanor
Small group and individual assistance
Computer skills
Teacher collaboration
Student assessment
Helping students with special needs
Collaborative teamwork
Preparing instructional materials
Classroom management
Lesson development
Teaching strategies
Creating visual displays
Student supervision
Lesson planning
Student health and safety
Science instruction
Parent communication
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Silver Consolidated Schools
08.2013 - 05.2025Read More
One-On-One Aide/Special Education Assistant
Silver Consolidated Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015Read More
Early Childhood Educator/Early Childhood Teacher
WNMU Child Development Center
08.2003 - 05.2013Read More
WNMU
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Early Childhood Education /Family Support
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