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Karina Melesio Olivares

Moreno Valley

Summary

Dynamic and bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Riverside Unified School District. Skilled in data analysis and fostering student engagement through tailored instruction. Adept at mentoring peers and developing impactful programs, enhancing both academic and social-emotional growth for diverse learners.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Riverside Unified School District
11.2015 - Current

- Working on students' individual goals as outlined in their IEP's in reading, math, writing, behavior, and social-emotional

- Providing small group direct instruction using programs (Project Read, K-1 Institute, Framing Your Thoughts, SRA, Unpacking the Prompt)

-Monitoring student progress and reported observations to ensure effective learning outcomes.

-Logging parental communication in communication log and recording daily attendance for each student.

- Assisted mentor teacher in the development of updated student goals'.

- Data collection, analyzation, and interpretation.

- Preparation and updating student's special education cumulative folders.

Behavior Therapist

Howard Chudler & Associates
02.2020 - 08.2020

- Writing of reports on client's progress towards behavior goals.

- Interpretation and collection of data.

- Monitoring and working on behavioral goals seth forth by Behavior Analysts.

- Planning of engaging activities for sessions with clients.

- In-home applied behavior therapy/

- Documentation of progress and completion of daily clinical notes.

Youth Development Specialist

Boys And Girls Club Of Redlands
08.2013 - 05.2018

- Mentoring junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

- Assisting with school work to insure students complete and understand the material provided.

- Responsible for reviewing and submitting staff time sheets.

- Performing of evaluations for staff members.

- Developed and implemented engaging youth programs focused on character building and leadership skills.

Education

Education Specialist Intern - Education

Riverside Office County of Education
Riverside, CA
11-2025

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
04-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2015

Skills

    Bilingual in Spanish (Reading, Writing, Speaking)

    Trained in the following programs:

    Project Read

    Framing Your Thoughts

    Unpacking the Prompt

    SRA

    K-1 Institute

Timeline

Behavior Therapist

Howard Chudler & Associates
02.2020 - 08.2020

Special Education Paraprofessional

Riverside Unified School District
11.2015 - Current

Youth Development Specialist

Boys And Girls Club Of Redlands
08.2013 - 05.2018

Education Specialist Intern - Education

Riverside Office County of Education

Master of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University, San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University, San Bernardino
Karina Melesio Olivares