Patricia Fonseca
La Puente,CA
Summary
I have 8 years of experience in Special Ed and having most recently served as an Instructional Assistant Spanish Bilingual, I believe my background uniquely equips me for this role. I honestly believe that this job is what I was meant to do. It's the perfect match for my skills, experience and interests.
Developed skills in classroom environment, excelling in organization, communication, and instructional support. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to make meaningful impact. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant 1 Bilingual Spanish
Rorimer Elementary
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with small groups in guided reading and phonics from various grades
- Worked with the newcomers group in teaching them English Literacy skills
- Appropriately manage student behavior and guide students toward more acceptable social behaviors
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults
- Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
Personal Care Assistant
Rorimer Elementary
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided instructional assistance to students with Autism and Behavior problems, both individually and in small groups with reading, writing, and math
- Assisted with the control of students' behavior during P.E
- Activities
- Assisted with children’s safety in the classroom and on the playground
Instructional Assistant/ PCA
Blandford Elementary
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Providing individualized tutoring and support, adjusting instruction to meet the unique needs outlined in the students IEP
- Assisted student in participating in regular classroom activities by providing required prompts and cues
- Used proactive behavioral techniques to manage difficult behaviors and foster a respectful learning environment
- Evaluated students' progress on targeted goals and objectives by collecting data and observing performance by using A-B-C charts
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
Skills
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Special education
- Classroom organization
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Classroom support
- Multicultural awareness
- Student assessment
- Teacher support
- Special education support
- Preparing instructional materials
- Literacy development
- Teaching strategies
- Behavior management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Assistant 1 Bilingual Spanish
Rorimer Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Rorimer Elementary
04.2022 - 06.2022
Instructional Assistant/ PCA
Blandford Elementary
11.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
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