Andrea Lopez
Gardena,CA
Summary
Driven by a passion for empowering clients and advocating for their needs. Dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere that nurtures children's growth and advancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
01.2025 - Current
- Offer student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments
- Collaborate with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships
- Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution
Behavior Interventionist Implementation
Inclusive Education Community Partnership
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Implemented behavior management plans to support students with emotional and behavioral challenges
- Documented and tracked student progress and behavior changes to inform interventions and adjustments to support plans
- Utilized positive reinforcement, modeling, and social stories to teach and reinforce appropriate behaviors
- Promoted and supported students in cultivating and sustaining both academic and social independence
- Engaged in empathetic communication with clients, foster relationships, and keep supervisor, families, and school staff informed, all while respecting and adhering to patient confidentiality preferences
- Established a secure environment conducive to the well-being of both students and staff members within the classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2022
Associate of Arts - Sociology & General Studies of Behavioral and Social Sciences
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Thrive in high pressure settings
- Bilingual
- Computer Proficiency
- Learning environment management
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Crisis intervention
- CPR certified
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
01.2025 - Current
Behavior Interventionist Implementation
Inclusive Education Community Partnership
10.2022 - 01.2025
Associate of Arts - Sociology & General Studies of Behavioral and Social Sciences
El Camino College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Los Angeles
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