Arianna Alvarez
North Hollywood
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Versatile and dedicated with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD
03.2024 - Current
- Performing a variety of activities pertinent to training, physical care, disciplining, and tutoring in order to inculcate habits, knowledge, and skills in students with disabilities student or a group of students, checking accuracy of work, and presenting additional assignments as directed by a teacher
- Assist in feeding and toileting of students with special needs general duties that must be performed by all incumbents.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Performing a variety of activities pertinent to training, physical care, disciplining, and tutoring in order to inculcate habits, knowledge, and skills in students with disabilities student or a group of students, checking accuracy of work, and presenting additional assignments as directed by a teacher
- Assist in feeding and toileting of students with special needs general duties that must be performed by all incumbents.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide support and assistance to youth at the LACOE Juvenile Center
- Implement behavior management strategies and interventions as directed by the supervising clinical staff
- Monitor and document individual progress, behavior, and responses to interventions
- Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary
- Promote a safe and supportive environment for the youth.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
Behavioral Interventionist Implementation
Inclusive Education and Community Partnership
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Work with students having special needs and/or difficult behaviors
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups, and varied disabilities
- Under the direction of the BID, implement the student's Behavior Strategic Plan / Behavior Intervention Plan
- Model appropriate behavioral interventions
- Appropriately manage student behavior and guide student toward more acceptable social behaviors
- Encourages appropriate interactions with peers, modeling social skills as needed
- Supports instruction to individuals or small groups of students.
Student Assistant
California State University, Northridge
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Meet with students to advise on steps necessary for the remainder of class that are needed
- Interact with students through phone and email addressing their questions and concerns
- Oversee and manage displays and bulletin boards announcing seminars and course offerings, assist professors and other administrative personnel in filing and providing photos copies
- Created Spreadsheets.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Amazon packers are warehouse workers that pack and organize labeled license or shipping
- Their duties include reviewing order receipts to identify shipments, inspecting things, and packaging them appropriately.
Customer Service
Ikea
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Answer and assist customers with various issues
- Assist customers with product assembly troubles and exchange component parts when necessary
- Process returns and ensure they are logged properly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescents Development- Early Childhood
California State University
05.2022
Skills
- Bilingual
- Google Spreadsheets
- Word doc
- Powerpoint
- Google slides
- Creating Flyers
- Answering phones
- Great Communication
- Motivated
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Social Media
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Organizational Skills
- Autism Experience (5 years)
- Behavioral Therapy
- Special Education
- Experience Working With Students (2 years)
- Communication skills
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Experience working with students
- Early childhood education
- Special education
- IEP compliance
- Teacher Assistance
Certification
- CPR Certification, 10/01/25
- Driver's License, 02/01/26
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD
03.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
06.2023 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
02.2023 - 03.2024
Behavioral Interventionist Implementation
Inclusive Education and Community Partnership
06.2022 - 02.2023
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
05.2021 - 07.2021
Student Assistant
California State University, Northridge
01.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Service
Ikea
07.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescents Development- Early Childhood
California State University
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