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Cintia Lara

El Monte

Summary

Dynamic educational professional with a proven track record at Mt.View School District, enhancing student engagement through innovative instructional strategies and individualized support. Skilled in patient assessment and documentation, I foster collaborative teamwork and maintain a calm demeanor, ensuring a positive learning environment that promotes academic success.

Educational professional with passion for enhancing student learning experiences through effective support and collaboration. Known for ability to adapt to diverse classroom settings and contribute to student development. Highly reliable team player, proficient in classroom management and engaging students in meaningful activities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Mt.View School District
11.2019 - Current

Enhanced learning tools efficiency by 25%

  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom activities.
  • Supported students with individualized learning plans to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Monitored student behavior, ensuring a positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with educators to implement lesson plans effectively.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Provided feedback on student progress to support academic development.
  • Maintained organized classroom resources for efficient daily operations.
  • Facilitated communication between students, parents, and faculty regarding academic performance.
  • Contributed to the development of engaging curriculum resources, incorporating innovative teaching methods for increased student interest.
  • Boosted student engagement during math lessons with hands-on activities that reinforced key concepts in a fun way.
  • Assisted students with special needs in achieving educational goals, employing tailored strategies and accommodations.
  • Maintained a safe, positive learning environment by modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing classroom rules consistently.
  • Navigated challenging student behavior situations with sensitivity and empathy, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain a focused learning environment.
  • Supported lead teacher in implementing established lesson plans, ensuring continuity of instruction during their absence.
  • Aided lead teacher in record-keeping tasks such as tracking attendance data or maintaining student portfolios over time for documentation purposes.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by providing individualized support and adapting instructional techniques to meet diverse needs.
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Facilitated the integration of technology into daily lessons, ensuring that students gained crucial skills for future success in a digital world.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.

Volunteer Speech Therapy Assistant

CSULA Robert L. Douglass Speech Language Clinic
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Boosted patient engagement by 20%
  • Implemented therapy plans for one individual client
  • Streamlined documentation process by 15%
  • Maintained therapy materials and equipment, ensuring readiness for each session.
  • Monitored patient safety during therapy sessions by adhering strictly to established protocols and guidelines ensuring a secure environment for optimal progress.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals/objectives aligning with state standards as well as each child''s unique strengths/weaknesses resulting in more targeted intervention strategies.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient attendance, progress notes, and treatment plan updates for accurate reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated with Speech-Language Pathologists for accurate assessments and effective implementation of therapy strategies.
  • Assisted in implementing individualized therapy plans for diverse client needs.
  • Conducted routine assessments to monitor communication skills and provide feedback.
  • Educated clients and families on therapeutic exercises to enhance home practice.
  • Supported therapist during group therapy sessions, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Developed engaging activities to promote speech and language development in sessions.
  • Fostered strong relationships with school staff, parents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients, facilitating effective communication channels and collaboration for increased patient success.

Library Technician Short Term Substitute

Mt.View School District
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed circulation desk operations, facilitating patron inquiries and resource checkouts efficiently.
  • Cataloged diverse library materials using integrated library systems to enhance accessibility and organization.
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining library collections, ensuring relevance and diversity of resources.
  • Coordinated community outreach programs, promoting literacy and library services through workshops and events.
  • Led initiatives for improving cataloging accuracy, resulting in better resource tracking and retrieval efficiency.
  • Ensured a welcoming environment by maintaining clean and orderly spaces within the library.
  • Read out loud to 25-32 students per group.
  • Managed student behavior.
  • Streamlined book circulation process by maintaining an organized and accurate database of materials.
  • Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.

Substitute Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator, Special Education

Mt.View School District
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and managing classroom activities.
  • Supported student engagement through individualized instruction and group activities.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with educators to adapt materials for diverse learning needs.
  • Streamlined classroom management by assisting with daily routines, transitions, and organization of materials.
  • Strengthened critical thinking abilities among learners via inquiry-based science lessons encouraging exploration and discovery.
  • Bolstered students'' confidence levels by offering ongoing encouragement and support in their academic endeavors, ultimately resulting in stronger performance outcomes.
  • Increased literacy rates by providing targeted reading interventions to struggling students as needed.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Assisted in developing and executing strategies for students with special needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Cal State University, Los Angeles,
Los Angeles, California
12-2025

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
05-2019

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Therapy plan implementation
  • Client communication
  • Progress monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Assistive technologies
  • Empathy and patience
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Instructional strategies
  • Student motivation
  • Resourcefulness and initiative
  • Special education support
  • Computer skills
  • Classroom management
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Lesson planning
  • Teacher support
  • Small group and individual assistance
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

  • Developed innovative therapy tools improving patient progress
  • Led successful community outreach expanding service reach by 15%

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer Speech Therapy Assistant

CSULA Robert L. Douglass Speech Language Clinic
02.2025 - 05.2025

Library Technician Short Term Substitute

Mt.View School District
11.2022 - 01.2023

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Mt.View School District
11.2019 - Current

Substitute Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator, Special Education

Mt.View School District
09.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Cal State University, Los Angeles,

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Rio Hondo College
Cintia Lara