Vanessa Ochoa
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Adult day program instructor, Dedicated to promoting student engagement and building self-esteem through positive reinforcement and personalized teaching approaches. Experienced in mentoring new instructors, fostering teamwork, and tracking participant progress to provide individualized support. Focused on enhancing social and emotional skills to encourage continuous growth and development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Program Instructor
Las Trampas Inc
Lafayette, CA
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of education and continually refine instructional techniques.
- Served as a mentor for new instructors within the program, sharing best practices and aiding in their professional development journey.
- Enhanced participants learning by employing various teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Improved participants confidence and participation levels with the use of positive reinforcement strategies and group activities.
- Tracked participants progress, frequently checking in with struggling participants and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate participants.
- Established positive relationships with participants and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for participants.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided participants to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported participants in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Livermore High School
Livermore, CASkills
- Positive reinforcement
- Special needs expertise
- First aid and CPR
- Strong leadership
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional support and development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Day Program Instructor
Las Trampas Inc
11.2018 - 12.2022
Livermore High School