Olivia Vera
Cerritos
Summary
Dedicated paraeducator with a strong focus on supporting students with special needs. Skilled in creating positive learning environments through effective communication and collaboration with educators.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Montebello Unified School District
Montebello
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Organized classroom materials and resources to facilitate an effective learning environment.
- Assisted students with special needs in daily classroom activities to enhance participation and engagement.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement behavioral interventions effectively.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance to foster positive interactions and support social development.
- Supported classroom teachers in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities, helping them learn basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Accompanied students to restroom, cafeteria, playground, and field trips to ensure safety and supervision.
- Encouraged student motivation through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Los Angeles County of Education
Downey
03.1991 - 06.2019
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student learning experiences.
- Monitored student progress, delivering feedback to parents and school administrators that informed academic support strategies.
- Assisted in developing behavior management plans tailored to each student's specific needs, enhancing their learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance that fostered positive interactions and improved classroom dynamics.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding progress.
- Organized and prepared classroom materials for special education lessons.
- Participated in training sessions to improve support techniques for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive support services to special needs students.
- Attended IEP meetings, developed intervention strategies and communicated results to faculty members.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, assessments and other relevant information according to district requirements.
- Supervised field trips for special education classes ensuring safety at all times while providing educational opportunities outside the regular classroom setting.
- Created lesson plans based on curriculum objectives outlined by district standards.
Education
GED -
Lynwood High School
Lynwood, CA06-1985
Skills
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Behavioral intervention
- Special needs support
- Lesson planning
- Educational assessment
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
CPR/AED Adult, Child & Infant + First Aid
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year Twice
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Montebello Unified School District
06.2019 - 01.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Los Angeles County of Education
03.1991 - 06.2019
GED -
Lynwood High School