Lorenia Quiroz
Winchester
Summary
Human Service worker with education experience. Skilled in multitasking and achieving project goals. Proficient in supporting lead teachers and special needs students through individualized teaching methods. Proven ability to create inclusive learning environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
El Centro Elementary School District
08.2015 - 04.2025
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
- Supported individualized education plans through tailored instructional strategies and classroom accommodations.
- Assisted in behavioral management techniques to foster positive learning environments for students with diverse needs.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
El Centro Elementary School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Ases Instructional Aide
Meadows Union School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Modeled positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain safety, well-being and attention of all children.
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts..
- Created special handouts, study guides and assessments to evaluate and boost student knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Online04-2013
Masters in Education - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Online02-2026
Skills
- Effective team collaborator
- Effective communication skills
- Curriculum adaptation for diverse learners
- Flexible problem-solving
- Proactive self-starter
- Creative thinker
- Critical thinker
- Punctual
- Efficiently organized
- Proficient in Google Docs,Google slides, and Microsoft office
- Lesson plan development
- Ability to use discretion
- Clerical skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Assistive technology
- Visual supports
- Emotional management
- Group and individual instruction
- Literacy intervention
References
Alejandro Miranda -Previous Manager-1520 Ford Drive El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-2100
Anthony Villagrana-Special Education Teacher-600 S. Wilson, El Centro CA
92243
(760)604-9711
Certification
CBEST Completed and Passed
CSET Section one and two Passed. In progress.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
El Centro Elementary School District
08.2015 - 04.2025
Special Education Instructional Assistant
El Centro Elementary School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
Ases Instructional Aide
Meadows Union School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Masters in Education - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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