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Valerie Padilla

San Jose,CA

Summary

Dedicated employee with passion for working with children at multiple grade levels. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing head teachers support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Paraprofessional

Maxim Staffing
San Jose, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways
  • Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering to school rules and regulations
  • Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently
  • Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary
  • Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.

Resource Teacher

Bright Horizons
Westwood, CA
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on a regular basis.
  • Facilitated communication between school personnel, families, outside agencies, and other stakeholders involved in supporting the student's learning process.
  • Utilized technology tools such as iPads or computers when designing lesson plans for students with disabilities.
  • Observed classrooms regularly to assess instruction quality and provide feedback to teachers regarding best practices in teaching students with disabilities.
  • Assisted in the development of individual education plans for students with special needs.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement strategies.

Behavior Technician

First Steps for Kids
Culver City, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
  • Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for each client that included goals and objectives.
  • Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
  • Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Volunteer

Family Supportive Housing
San Jose, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Reviewed and translated documents, forms and technical materials in both English and Spanish
  • Provided extra support for struggling students by tutoring English and Mathematics
  • Planned curriculum based on individual academic needs
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
Santa Clara, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.

Summer Camp Counselor

Steve and Kate's Camp
Torrance, CA
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
  • Kept children hydrated and applied sunscreen before activities to prevent sun and heat-related issues
  • Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support
  • Handled check-in duties to acclimate new campers
  • Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate.

Behavior Technician

Autism Learning Partners
San Jose, CA
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
  • Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships
  • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements
  • Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment
  • Documented patients' activities and behaviors into CR system for recordkeeping.

Teacher's Assistant

Wagon Wheel Preschool
Beverly, CA
07.2017 - 04.2021

Over the past couple of years I've had the opportunity to work with toddlers that consisted of ages 2-5 during the summer. Volunteering at Wagon Wheel School I had responsibilities such as cleaning up after them, playing with them, teaching them motor and gross skills, and making sure the environment was safe and comfortable for them. During my time volunteering at the school I also learned how to approach and become personable which allowed me to improve my communication skills to any age. I also was able to see how children behave a certain way due to the way how human develop.

Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.

Sales Associate

Forever 21
Santa Clara, CA
10.2018 - 03.2020

As a sales associate for Forever 21, my responsibilities consisted of helping customers if they were looking for an item or had any questions about the store. My job duties involved folding clothes, making sure the store looked approachable, and being cashier. While I was working there, I learned the difference between bad customer service and good customer service. As a sales associate I learned how to communicate with different age groups.

Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.

Won store sales competition for most credit card applications, resulting in higher sales for the company.

Coaching Assistant

The First Tee of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley, CA
03.2019 - 05.2019

Interpreted and explained different techniques to help children perform better in golfing. My responsibilities consisted of setting up games and warm-ups for the children in order to maintain a welcoming environment for them. Effectively established relationships with the children and coaches to represent the environment was diverted and professional.

Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development

San José State University
San Jose, CA
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • People skills
  • Classroom supply management
  • Setting up activities
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Behavior modeling
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Building team spirit
  • Behavior redirection

Languages

  • English, Professional
  • Spanish, Professional

Timeline

Resource Teacher

Bright Horizons
04.2024 - 07.2024

Behavior Technician

First Steps for Kids
01.2024 - 04.2024

Volunteer

Family Supportive Housing
09.2023 - 12.2023

Substitute Paraprofessional

Maxim Staffing
08.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
02.2023 - 05.2023

Summer Camp Counselor

Steve and Kate's Camp
05.2022 - 07.2022

Behavior Technician

Autism Learning Partners
07.2021 - 01.2022

Coaching Assistant

The First Tee of Silicon Valley
03.2019 - 05.2019

Sales Associate

Forever 21
10.2018 - 03.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Wagon Wheel Preschool
07.2017 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development

San José State University

High School Diploma -

Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Valerie Padilla