Valeria Carrillo
Santa Ana
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Professional with experience in childcare, retail, and customer service. Bilingual and skilled in behavior analysis and intervention techniques. Designs and implements evidence-based behavior management plans to foster positive client outcomes through collaboration and adaptability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Para Professional Behavioral Specialist
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, California
12.2025 - Current
- Provided individualized academic and behavioral instruction to students with special needs, supporting the special education director's initiatives.
- Built trusting relationships with students and families through compassionate, culturally responsive communication in both English and Spanish.
- Assisted educational staff in implementing strategies for student engagement and support as well as provided school and community resources to families with services that support student success.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavioral data, and intervention outcomes to conduct an Individualized Education Plan (IEP.)
- Conducted assessments to identify students' behavioral challenges and tailored strategies effectively.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement positive behavioral support systems across classrooms.
Nutrition Services II
Irvine Unified School District
Irvine, California
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Led food preparation and serving activities, ensuring nutritious meals met dietary standards for elementary school students.
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Instructional Aide I
Spectrum Center School and Programs
Jurupa Valley, California
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered individualized supervision and instruction to assigned students while supporting core classroom staff. Implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students through group and individual instruction in classroom and community settings. Trained students in community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills.
- Supported classroom instruction by providing individualized assistance to students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and families to develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to student abilities as well as connecting them with educational and community-based resources.
- Assisted in behavior management techniques to promote positive social interactions among students.
Babysitter/Nanny
Private Family
Riverside, California
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered consistent childcare from infancy through age three, ensuring feeding, cleaning, nurturing, and safety to support healthy child development.
- Offered on-call support to address varying childcare needs, maintaining flexibility and responsiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
Brand Ambassador
Forever 21
Riverside, California
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Promoted brand and assisted shoppers to enhance customer experiences. Supported store operations with a positive, service-oriented approach.
- Enhanced customer engagement through product demonstrations and promotional events.
- Engaged customers through product demonstrations and brand storytelling to enhance shopping experience.
- Collaborated with store teams to implement marketing strategies aligned with brand initiatives.
- Trained new team members on brand standards and customer service protocols.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Riverside, California
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared food orders and maintained sanitation standards while delivering guest services, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Increased speed of service through effective multitasking and time management skills.
- Prioritized excellent communication skills to understand customer preferences accurately while minimizing errors in orders.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads according to customer specifications, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Trained new team members on food safety protocols and sandwich preparation techniques.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure product availability during peak hours.
Education
BS - Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona07-2026
Early Childhood Development
Riverside City College
Riverside, California02-2024
High School Diploma - Early Childhood Education
La Sierra High School
Riverside, California07-2021
Skills
- Bilingual/ Biliterate: English and Spanish
- Customer service
- Data analysis
- Behavioral assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Individualized education plans
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
Certified CPR and First Aid, August 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Para Professional Behavioral Specialist
Santa Ana Unified School District
12.2025 - Current
Nutrition Services II
Irvine Unified School District
10.2024 - 11.2025
Instructional Aide I
Spectrum Center School and Programs
10.2022 - 02.2024
Brand Ambassador
Forever 21
10.2021 - 06.2022
Sandwich Artist
Subway
07.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter/Nanny
Private Family
07.2019 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - Early Childhood Education
La Sierra High School
Early Childhood Development
Riverside City College
BS - Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University