Hi, I’m
Valeria Ruiz Castro
Hammond,IN
Summary
Dedicated Special Education student with 2 years of experience and schooling. To provide exceptional instruction with diverse learning needs. Will be receiving an associates degree in Elementary Special Education next fall.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Echo Joint AgreementSouth Holland, IL
Non-Instructional Attendent
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in the personal care and dressing of students by changing diapers and clothing.
- Helped accomplish instructional objectives and goals.
- Assisted with language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Assisted in classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and promote a safe and organized learning environment, while keeping students engaged.
- Collaborate with teachers to accomplish IEP goals and provide assistance.
- Supervised student lunch programs, bus duty, and playground duty as well as other non-instructional areas.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with coworkers through positive communication.
- Monitored premises to ensure patron safety by identifying and addressing potential risks.
- Communicated special requests to meet students' needs with management.
- Maintained familiarity with emergency practices and protocols to efficiently guide patrons to safety if need be.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaEast Chicago, IN
Some College (No Degree) from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Incident Reporting
- Security Procedures
- Cleaning Procedures
- Strong Work Ethic
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Patience
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptive Technology
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Member and vice president of the National Honors Society
- Member of the National Technical Society
- Received Technical Honors on High School Diploma
- Dean's List Honor Roll
Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogen, Standard Precautions, and Exposure Incidents
- Mandated Reporting for Child Abuse
- Diabetes Care and Management
- Chronic Health Conditions Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Epilepsy for All Educators (Seizure Disorders) Support and Care
- Teen Dating Violence Prevention
- Student Discipline Alternatives
- ADA 101 and Defining Disability
- ADA in the School Environment Compliance
- Managing Food Allergies, Anaphylaxis, and EpiPen Administration
- Asthma Management
- Violence Prevention
- Erin's Law, Faith's Law, and Child Sexual Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
Timeline
Non-Instructional Attendent
Echo Joint Agreement
08.2023 - Current
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Some College (No Degree) from Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
References
References available upon request.
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