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
Palm Springs, CA
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
Thousand Palms, CA
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
Palm Springs, CA
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