Danielle Espinoza
San Jose
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 8 year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Alum Rock Union School District
08.2016 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Para-educator, Special Education
Alum Rock Union School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Yard Duty Aide
Alum Rock Union School District
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Enhanced student safety by efficiently monitoring the schoolyard during recess and lunch breaks.
- Administered basic first aid to treat injuries or illnesses.
- Supported individual children and young people with special needs to integrate and play.
- Fostered strong communication between school staff members by actively participating in meetings and sharing relevant information about student behavior patterns on the playground.
- Ensured timely arrival for duty shifts, contributing to consistent coverage throughout each school day''s outdoor periods.
Assistant Director
Ymca After School Program
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students and parents.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Coordinated field trips or off-campus activities that promote experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom setting.
After-School Program Leader
Ymca After School Program
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Assisted students with homework completion, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 40 students.
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects, and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA05-2027
Skills
- Supervising student activities
- Early childhood education
- Behavior redirection
- Classroom technology
- Special needs education
- Coaching and mentoring
- CPR/First aid certification
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Para-educator, Special Education
Alum Rock Union School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Director
Ymca After School Program
01.2019 - 08.2019
After-School Program Leader
Ymca After School Program
05.2018 - 12.2018
Teaching Assistant
Alum Rock Union School District
08.2016 - Current
Yard Duty Aide
Alum Rock Union School District
08.2016 - 12.2019
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Evergreen Valley College
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