Vanessa R Mejia
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Professional educational support specialist with extensive experience enhancing student learning and development. Adept at collaborating with teachers and staff to create inclusive and supportive classroom environments. Proven ability to adapt to evolving educational needs and consistently achieve positive outcomes through teamwork and flexibility.
Experienced with supporting teachers and students in classroom settings to enhance educational outcomes. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to manage daily activities and ensure smooth classroom operations. Knowledge of developing individualized support strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PARAEDUCATOR TIER II
Torrence Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment.
- Monitor students during independent work or group activities.
- Helping students when a behavior occurs
AFTER SCHOOL LEAD
Boys & Girls Club
01.2023 - Current
- Assist in planning and implementation of academic, enrichment, health, and recreational extra-curricular learning experiences for students.
- Assist tutoring of students in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and other areas.
- Work effectively with students in after school activities and assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions, and act as a role model.
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Star of CA Stepping Stones of Company
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide ABA treatment to children with autism in home and/or school setting.
PE TEACHER/ AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER
Elevo
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Plan lessons and instruct their students in the subject they teach.
- Assess students’ abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Adapt lessons to changes in class size
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST (Part-Time)
Love 2 Learn
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care students.
- Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate client treatments
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs
- Applied proven strategies to improve students’ sensory-and perceptual-motor skills
Education
PhD - General Psychology w/ emphasis on Cognition and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2025
Master of Science - Psychology w/ emphasis of life coaching
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD12.2019
Skills
- Google Workspace
- MS Office
- Data Collection
- Statistical Analysis
- Behavioral analysis
- Crisis Intervention
- Writing Report
- First Aid/CPR
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Teacher assistance
- Behavior improvements
- Classroom organization
- IEP compliance
- Sensory integration strategies
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Soccer, Traveling, Hiking, Social Media Content, Health and Wellness, Volunteer Work, Social Media Ambassador, Small Business
Timeline
PARAEDUCATOR TIER II
Torrence Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
AFTER SCHOOL LEAD
Boys & Girls Club
01.2023 - Current
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Star of CA Stepping Stones of Company
01.2023 - 12.2023
PE TEACHER/ AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER
Elevo
02.2022 - 08.2022
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST (Part-Time)
Love 2 Learn
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Psychology w/ emphasis of life coaching
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern State University
PhD - General Psychology w/ emphasis on Cognition and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
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