Frederick Dionisio Jr.
ARLETA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Assistant with a proven track record at Los Angeles Unified School District. Experienced with creating supportive environments for students with diverse learning needs. Known for patience, empathy and effectively promoting academic and social-emotional growth. Has demonstrated reliability, effective communication and collaboration skills, ensuring positive outcomes for students and staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2018 - Current
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring and data collection to evaluate student performance and inform instructional adjustments.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
- Increased student independence through the implementation of functional life skills instruction and vocational training programs.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
- Empowered students to advocate for their own needs by teaching self-advocacy skills within an inclusive curriculum framework.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student behavior by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and behavior management plans.
Instructional Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2007 - 06.2018
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Assisted in collecting and analyzing data from various assessments to identify trends that informed future instruction planning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Coordinated with other instructional assistants to ensure consistent implementation of classroom procedures and expectations across all subjects.
- Promoted a culture of respect and inclusion within the classroom, fostering positive relationships among students from diverse backgrounds.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CABachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
California State University Northridge
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Academic support
- Special needs
- Teacher assistance
- Data collection
- IEP compliance
- Autism support
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2018 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
10.2007 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Moorpark College
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
California State University Northridge
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