Valeria Sandoval Castro
Ceres,CA
Summary
I am a Child Development major well-versed in early childhood education and inclusive education for children with special needs. I am a motivated educator dedicated to promoting academic, behavioral and personal growth. Adept at implementing individualized education plans and collaborating with staff to ensure safety and academic progress of students.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Paraprofessional - Exstensive Support
Salida Union School District
Salida, California
01.2026 - Current
- Fostered a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment through evidence-based instruction strategies, empathy and individualized student support.
- Supported students in developing communication and independence skills through AAC devices, core boards, visual supports and individualized strategies while assisting with daily routines.
- Implemented individualized Education Plans (IEPs) through daily activities while collecting and documenting behavioral and academic data to monitor student progress towards goals.
- Applied Pro-Act crisis intervention strategies to safely deescalate at-risk behaviors, to ensure safety of students, staff and classroom environment.
Internship Student Worker
Modesto Junior College - Early Head Start Program
Modesto, CA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized creative activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being in accordance with curriculum.
- Observed children and recorded anecdotal notes to document developmental progress.
- Assisted staff in daily routine tasks such as transistions, feeing and nap time.
- Created my portfolio consisting of implemented developmentally age appropriate curriculum activities along with collected data monitoring children's progress.
Private Nanny
Humphrey Family
La Grange, CA
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided individualized daily care and supervision for two children, one diagnosed with autism. While fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities that supported each child's individual needs and goals.
- Managed daily routines to balance rest, learning and play.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12.2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Adaptability
- Initiative
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional - Exstensive Support
Salida Union School District
01.2026 - Current
Internship Student Worker
Modesto Junior College - Early Head Start Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
Private Nanny
Humphrey Family
01.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Child Development
Modesto Junior College