Wendy Loya
Indio,United States
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with extensive experience at Desert Sands Unified School District, skilled in implementing Individualized Education Plans and fostering social skills development. Proven ability to monitor student progress and ensure safety, while effectively collaborating with educators and parents to enhance learning outcomes. Strong communication and behavior management expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Desert Sands Unified School District
La Quinta, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Riverside County Office of Education
Coachella, CA
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Monitored student needs and supported mobility-restricted students.
Instructional Assistant
Rialto Unified School District
Rialto, CA
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for all assigned classes.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Maintained records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
- Conducted assessments of student skills to identify needs and develop instructional plans.
- Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
- Provided support services such as tutoring or guidance counseling when needed.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA05-2023
Skills
- Behavior management
- Individualized education plans
- Instructional support
- Record keeping
- Accommodations implementation
- Social skills development
- Student supervision
- Data collection
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication strategies
- Toileting assistance
- Autism support
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety protocol adherence
- Mobility assistance
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Raul Ruiz campaign
- Tutoring for children with autism spectrum
- Community service at OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP as a youth leader
Accomplishments
- 13 years of perfect attendance k-12
- Sociology Club Member
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Desert Sands Unified School District
02.2025 - 05.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Riverside County Office of Education
11.2024 - 02.2025
Instructional Assistant
Rialto Unified School District
03.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
California State University San Bernardino
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