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Maya Van Groningen

Visalia

Summary

Compassionate and driven educator with the experience of creating and enforcing differentiated instruction, modifying curriculum to a child's needs, and showing the characteristics of a strong leader and facilitator for students in the classroom. Able to guide and lead the classroom in an engaging and timely manner at the elementary level. Committed to consistent collaboration with parents, students, and faculty members, in order to connect within the community and receive support and feedback in growing students into confident learners.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Central Valley Christian Schools - CVC
01.2025 - Current

Provided individualized support to a young individual in kindergarten who is diagnosed with autism, as well as, obtains expressive and receptive language delays.

Developed a strong relationship with the student by portraying characteristics of empathy, care, love, and patience.

Assisted in creating grade-level academic, behavioral, social, and emotional goals for the child based on his current needs and abilities.

Developed and enforced modifications/accomodations that would help progress the child in his academic journey and support him outside and inside the classroom.

Managed the individual's challenging behaviors or attitudes, as well as, be an encourager and role model of positive behaviors.

Collaborated with the master teacher, supervisors, principal, and parents of the individual to work towards creating and improving the child's goals.

Certified Babysitter

Busy Bees Babysitting
01.2023 - 04.2024

Provided exceptional care and attention to the children I was placed with.

Created strong relationships with the families I came into contact with and provided ongoing updates of their child's well-being, health, and behaviors.

An overseer of the child's health and wellness through creating safe and well-organized games or activities at the child's current age-level.

Managed the child's daily routine that was provided by the parents upon arrival.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2024

Skills

  • Behavior management within and outside of the classroom
  • Creating a positive classroom environment for students that encourages all learners to feel capable in their learning expierences
  • Creating diverse and inclusive teaching strategies
  • Effective communication with students and parents
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Small group, whole group, and individual assistance

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Central Valley Christian Schools - CVC
01.2025 - Current

Certified Babysitter

Busy Bees Babysitting
01.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Maya Van Groningen