Xochitl Salazar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant skilled in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet class learning and behavioral goals. Compassionate and responsible classroom support professional with creative and flexible approach to dealing with educational and behavioral issues. Over 23 years of experience in Special Education support roles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
LAUSD
09.1996 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2025
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Special Education Instruction
- Mobility Support
- Learning Difficulties Experience
- IEP Compliance
- Special Needs
- Instructional Support
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Mobility Assistance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
LAUSD
09.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
California State University - Los Angeles
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