Donald Ramirez
Whittier
Summary
Dedicated Substitute Special Education Aide and Noon Duty Aide at Meadow Green Elementary School, adept in fostering student engagement and ensuring safety. Excelled in behavior management and positive reinforcement, enhancing class participation and reducing bullying incidents. Committed to professional development in special education, I embody teamwork, adaptability, and have an attitude of compassion and advocacy, significantly contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Special Education Aide
Meadow Green Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Supervised snack time and recess activities.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Documented student progress with outdoor play and social interaction with peers for SPED Teacher.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on special education best practices to enhance job-related knowledge and skills.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Noon Duty Aide
Meadow Green Elementary School
03.2021 - Current
- Evaluated current policies related to outdoor playtime supervision periodically for revisions that would improve overall efficiency.
- Promoted inclusivity by encouraging all students to participate in group activities and games during recess.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with students, staff, parents, and visitors on campus grounds.
- Supported diverse student needs through individualized attention, making adjustments to accommodate various learning styles.
- Aided in the implementation of emergency procedures during drills or actual events, prioritizing student safety at all times.
- Improved student safety by closely monitoring playground activities and intervening in potential conflicts.
- Streamlined communication between team members using walkie-talkies for quick response times during emergencies or incidents.
- Maintained vigilance in recognizing potential hazards on school grounds, addressing them promptly to ensure student safety.
- Ensured a clean and organized environment, performing daily inspections of the playground area for hazards.
- Reduced incidents of bullying by implementing conflict resolution strategies and addressing issues promptly.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to identify students needing additional support or intervention.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering trust and respect while maintaining boundaries as an authority figure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nathaniel Narbonne High School
Harbor City, CA06-1983
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Motivation techniques
- Behavior management
- Adaptable
- Behavior modeling
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Substitute Special Education Aide
Meadow Green Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
Noon Duty Aide
Meadow Green Elementary School
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nathaniel Narbonne High School
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