MICHELLE ZENDEJAS
Tehachapi
Summary
Enthusiastic and patient Special Education Paraeducator seeking to contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to assisting students with diverse learning needs by providing individualized support, reinforcing classroom instructions, and promoting positive behavioral and social development. Eager to collaborate with teachers and parents to ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their full academic and personal potential.
Developed communication and classroom management skills in supportive educational environment, seeking to transition into new field. Expertise in fostering positive learning experiences and collaborating with educators. Ready to leverage these skills to contribute effectively in new professional capacity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED PARAEDUCATOR
TUSD
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
SHOPPER
Instacart
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
- Demonstrated speed and accuracy in order item selection.
CHILD CARETAKER
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment and closely supervising all activities.
- Encouraged creative expression through arts and crafts activities, nurturing each child''s artistic talents.
- Improved children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and learning tools.
- Managed daily routines for multiple children at once, effectively juggling various tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Established trust with families by demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and genuine care for their children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL -
POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
SUN VALLEY, CASkills
- Ability to provide tailored assistance to students with various disabilities
- Skilled in maintaining a positive classroom environment
- Experience implementing strategies for managing challenging behaviors
- Able to work effectively with teachers, therapists, and other staff members
- Ability to show empathy, patience, and understanding
- Trained to handle emergency situations calmly
- CPI trained / CPR certified
- Emotional support
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Student engagement
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- CA Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPI Trained
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SPED PARAEDUCATOR
TUSD
03.2023 - Current
SHOPPER
Instacart
01.2022 - 01.2023
CHILD CARETAKER
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 02.2020
POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL -
POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL
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