Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Recognition / Awards
Service to Education and Community
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Anel Ochoa

Atwater

Summary

Dedicated Education Specialist with over five years of teaching experience and prior paraprofessional experience in secondary education. Experienced in IEP development, student intervention, department leadership, and fostering student engagement through academic and extracurricular support. Committed to supporting student growth through collaboration, data-driven instruction, and inclusive educational practices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Merced Union High School District – Buhach Colony High School
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide specialized academic instruction and support for high school students
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education plans (IEPs)
  • Collaborate with teachers, service providers, and families
  • Monitor student progress through data collection and assessment
  • Implement accommodations and intervention strategies

Paraprofessional

Merced Union High School District – Livingston High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supported classroom instruction and student learning
  • Assisted students with academic and behavioral needs
  • Worked closely with classroom teachers
  • Helped maintain a positive learning environment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Physical Education

California State University
Long Beach
12-2014

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Behavior management
  • Parent-teacher communication

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year, 2025-2026

Certification

  • Education Specialist Credential

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Merced Union High School District – Buhach Colony High School
01.2021 - Current

Paraprofessional

Merced Union High School District – Livingston High School
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology, Physical Education

California State University

Recognition / Awards

Teacher of the Year | Merced Union High School District | 2025–2026

Service to Education and Community

Saturday Academy Teacher,

  • Provide additional academic support outside the regular school day
  • Reinforce instructional concepts and targeted intervention skills
Anel Ochoa