Wendy Benavides
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Dependable professional with strong communication and collaboration skills. Experienced in classroom management and lesson planning, committed to fostering student growth and positive learning environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Observations
Pasadena City College coursse
Pasadena, California
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related with students and academic learning
- Completed day-to-day duties
Child Development Observations
Pasadena City College course
Pasadena, California
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted classroom observations of young children to assess developmental milestones in Pasadena City College Child Development course.
- Observed and analyzed children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in classroom setting to inform teaching strategies.
- Documented children's behaviors, interactions, and participation in age-appropriate activities to support individualized learning approaches.
- Observed teachers and classroom staff as they supported children's learning, development, and individual needs.
- Applied concepts from child development coursework to real-world classroom observations.
- Developed an understanding of how classroom environments, activities, and teacher interactions support children's development.
Teacher aide/Special Edication aide
Pasadena City College-Requirement for Class Course
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported children/students during activities and encouraged positive participation.
- Promoted respectful communication among students during group activities. and positive interactions amongst one another
- Assisted students in completing tasks by clarifying instructions. and complete assigned activities.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Assisted with organizing materials, activities, and classroom spaces.
- Provided assistance with technology-based learning tools
Student Mentor & Reading Tutor
Arcadia High School Teacher
Arcadia, California
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and prepared age-appropriate reading lessons, English related activities; grammar, phonics, and activities based on the student's learning needs.
- Read with the student and provided guidance, encouragement, and academic support.
- Monitored the student's progress and adjusted lessons and activities to better support their learning.
- Built a positive and supportive learning environment that encouraged participation and confidence.
- Practiced patience, communication, and adaptability while working with a younger student.
- Worked depending on how many students were assigned to one another: 1:1, 1:3 with TK to elementary students in a cross-age learning program.
Education
Associate of Arts - Childhood And Adolescents Development
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2027
Special Education Certficate -
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2027
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CA06-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- small activity Lesson planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Recordkeeping
- Organization
- Dependability
- Collaboration skills
- Communication
Timeline
Child Development Observations
Pasadena City College coursse
03.2026 - 05.2026
Child Development Observations
Pasadena City College course
02.2025 - 04.2025
Teacher aide/Special Edication aide
Pasadena City College-Requirement for Class Course
09.2024 - 01.2025
Student Mentor & Reading Tutor
Arcadia High School Teacher
09.2023 - 05.2024
Associate of Arts - Childhood And Adolescents Development
Pasadena City College
Special Education Certficate -
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School