Victoria Barber
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Seasoned Special Education Aide with many years of classroom experience working with disabled and special needs students. Assisted in administering lessons and academic materials and maintained safe and productive environment throughout daily activities. Compassionate and empathetic worker dedicated to securing well-being for students and cultivating personal growth and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aide
Grossmont Union High School District
El Cajon
10.2016 - Current
- Supported teachers by providing instructional support, classroom management, and behavior modification strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction to students based on their IEPs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the classroom setting.
- Observed students' performance in order to provide feedback to teachers about modifications needed for their instruction methods.
- Conducted assessments of student abilities in order to inform IEP goals and objectives.
- Worked collaboratively with general education teachers in order to ensure successful inclusion of students into mainstream classrooms.
- Provided assistance with physical therapy exercises as outlined by occupational therapists or physical therapists.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among peers through structured activities.
- Monitored student progress, recorded data, and provided feedback to teachers.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing assigned tasks and activities.
- Implemented procedures for behavioral interventions according to IEPs or other individualized plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to special education topics.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as eating lunch, dressing appropriately.
- Monitored students' use of personal medical equipment to encourage proper use and prevent injury.
- Transported non-ambulatory students throughout campus facilities.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista High School
Spring Valley, CA06-2008
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Student records
- Teacher Support
- Student needs evaluation
- Self-care skills
- Learning disabilities
- CPR certified
- CPI trained
- Seizure protocol trained
- Behavior intervention
- Student Supervision
Timeline
Special Education Aide
Grossmont Union High School District
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista High School