Christina Velazquez
Cathedral City
Summary
I am a dedicated PSUSD team member with a commitment to advancing my career in education! A qualified Paraprofessional with strong background experience in supporting students and staff in a school environment. Skilled in assisting teachers with lesson preparations and maintaining a positive work environment. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with both students and staff.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional SpED Health Permanent
PSUSD
03.2014 - Current
- Support classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and student engagement activities.
- Monitored student progress, ensuring adherence to individualized education plans (IEPs) and goals.
- Collaborate with educators to develop and implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Perform health care procedures such as g-tube feeding, oral feeding, toileting, hygiene and grooming, etc.
- Perform clerical tasks such as filing, sorting, duplicating, scanning and emailing paperwork; answering and making phone calls.
- Collect data on student behaviors and improvements.
- Record and maintain student records, data, and logs.
- Assist substitute teachers with lesson plans and classroom routines.
- Attend professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques and support strategies.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Assist in keeping classrooms or work area clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Organize instructional materials, manage daily schedules, and prepare resources for lessons as needed.
- Assist in classroom technology and equipment.
Office Assistant- Part Time
Ace Golf Cars Repair
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Filing, sorting, shredding documents.
- Performed data entry and minor bookkeeping.
- Assisted with invoices and receipts.
- Cleaned and organized office.
- Customer greeting.
Paraprofessional Special Ed Health Substitute
Palm Springs Unified School District
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Assist certified teachers with student instruction and positive reinforcement.
- Assist in implementation of IEP and BIP goals.
- Monitor students during meal times, recess, field trips, and assemblies.
- Monitor students with seizures or behaviors on bus rides to and from school, and on school campuses.
- Handle clerical tasks.
- Assist students in feeding and hygiene.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cathedral City High School
Cathedral City, CA01.2011
Skills
- Excellent colleague support and collaboration
- Organization and prioritization
- Effective multitasker
- Time-management
- Computer skills and clerical support
- Classroom management
- Effective staff, parent, and student communication
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Calm and patient demeanor
Timeline
Office Assistant- Part Time
Ace Golf Cars Repair
06.2015 - 08.2016
Paraprofessional SpED Health Permanent
PSUSD
03.2014 - Current
Paraprofessional Special Ed Health Substitute
Palm Springs Unified School District
02.2012 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Cathedral City High School
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