ANAIZA CASTANEDA
Palmdale
Summary
Compassionate educator skilled in supporting diverse learners and fostering positive relationships. Committed to enhancing student success through effective communication and personalized emotional guidance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PARAEDUCATOR
THE STEPPING STONES GROUP
Palmdale
04.2025 - Current
- Supported students with special needs in daily lessons and activities, fostering engagement and understanding.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to teachers regularly.
- Instructed students in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance student learning and well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers as classroom aide, delivering one-on-one assistance to special needs students.
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
BEHAVIORAL PRISM
Bakersfield
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with families to strengthen support for therapy goals, fostering better understanding and engagement.
- Documented session notes and maintained accurate records in compliance standards.
- Identified potential triggers for negative behaviors and developed strategies to mitigate them, promoting positive behavioral outcomes.
- Created a safe, supportive environment for children to express and manage difficult emotions, facilitating emotional growth.
TEACHER ASSISTANT
CHILD CARE RESOURSE CENTER/ HEAD START PROGRAM
Chatsworth
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Supervised and engaged children in educational activities to foster learning and development.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained accurate daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps to ensure effective communication with parents and staff.
- Assisted lead teacher in coordinating daily classroom activities to create a structured learning environment.
MEDTECH/CAREGIVER (DEMENTIA UNIT)
VALLEY VISTA SENOR LIVING
Van Nuys
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Recorded and communicated vital signs and changes to physicians or nurses to ensure timely medical response.
- Administered medications under physician direction following standard operating procedures.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and personal care to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Engaged patients in conversations and activities to promote emotional well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
Education
High School Diploma -
PANORAMA HIGH SCHOOL
Panorama City, CA06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CASkills
- Special needs support
- Individualized education plans
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral intervention
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom management
Certification
CRP/FIRST AIDE -TRAINED AND CERETIFIED
Timeline
PARAEDUCATOR
THE STEPPING STONES GROUP
04.2025 - Current
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST
BEHAVIORAL PRISM
08.2023 - 02.2024
TEACHER ASSISTANT
CHILD CARE RESOURSE CENTER/ HEAD START PROGRAM
11.2019 - 07.2023
MEDTECH/CAREGIVER (DEMENTIA UNIT)
VALLEY VISTA SENOR LIVING
02.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
PANORAMA HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Los Angeles Mission College