Yuritzy Gonzalez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs. A Self-starter who proudly promotes positive educational environments. Someone who is patient and supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Also, experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, Philip Rogers Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure safe, positive learning environments.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Supervised students during lunch periods and recesses, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Educational Associate
Glenview District 34-Henking Elementary
Glenview, IL
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Assist in the bilingual (Spanish) intervention department to help students, k through 2nd grade, improve their writing and reading skills
- Provided individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to needs of each pupil.
- Established positive relationships with students through engaging conversations and activities.
- Worked with special needs preschool aged students during summer school, June-July 2023, in developing and improving life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies -
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)
01.2021
Associates of Arts in Criminal Justice -
Truman Community College
01.2018
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Activities Oversight
- Classwork Oversight
- Teacher Assistance
- Student Supervision
- Conflict resolution
Certificates Licenses
- Paraprofessional License from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Substitute Teaching License from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
Certification
- Safety-Care (v7) Specialist certified-2024 from QBS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Chicago Public Schools, Philip Rogers Elementary
09.2023 - Current
Educational Associate
Glenview District 34-Henking Elementary
02.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies -
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)
Associates of Arts in Criminal Justice -
Truman Community College
- Safety-Care (v7) Specialist certified-2024 from QBS
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