Wilnelia Santiago Rivera
ORLANDO,FL
Summary
Organized Teaching Assistant focused on helping lead teacher with support and student instruction. Passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping improve academic performance. Personable and kind with people of diverse backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Access Charter School
Orlando, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Managed classroom technology and assisted students in using educational software.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Took class attendance and recorded absences.
Special Education Teacher
Department of Education of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
10.2012 - 02.2020
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Caribbean University
Carolina, PR03-2012
BBA - Business Administration
Caribbean University
Carolina, PR06-2008
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Classroom supervision
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Crisis intervention
- Social skills instruction
- Professional demeanor
- Student accommodation
- Organizational skills
- Caring and empathetic demeanor
- Behavior modification
- Spanish language proficiency
- Classroom management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Access Charter School
10.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Department of Education of Puerto Rico
10.2012 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Special Education
Caribbean University
BBA - Business Administration
Caribbean University
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