Daniel Cortez
Whittier
Summary
Dynamic Physical Ed Aide with a proven track record at Whittier City School District, skilled in behavior intervention and collaborative teaching. Enhanced student engagement through tailored learning strategies and effective classroom management. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and developing functional life skills, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially. Learned to understand and adapt to all students needs to be able to help throughout the school day. Working with not only the teacher, but other aides to not only help the student but myself to develop into a better person.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Ed Aide
Whittier City School District
Whittier, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, enhancing learning experiences for students with diverse needs.
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to promote student progress.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to encourage engagement and participation.
- Developed and maintained educational materials tailored to various learning styles and abilities.
- Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Assisted in the development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
- Improved student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Created strategies to help student and teachers flow throughout the day.
P.E Aide
Whittier City School District
Whittier
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported implementation of educational programs and initiatives for diverse learning needs.
- Organized instructional materials and resources to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators for tailored support.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with school district policies.
Cashier/Cook
Del Taco Inc.
Whittier, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience.
- Operated cash register and handled various payment methods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area during shifts.
- Assisted in training new cashiers on company procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Help the manager to run logistics and provide support
Education
No Degree - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CANo Degree -
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CASkills
- Behavior intervention
- Classroom management
- Inclusion strategies
- Collaborative teaching
- Teacher support
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Applied behavior analysis
- Learning techniques
- Functional life skills
- Classroom adaptation
- Quick thinking
- Team player
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Ed Aide
Whittier City School District
11.2024 - Current
P.E Aide
Whittier City School District
12.2023 - Current
Cashier/Cook
Del Taco Inc.
07.2019 - Current
No Degree - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
No Degree -
Rio Hondo College