Vanessa Guadalupe Navarro Vazquez
12227 Osborne Pl. Pacoima
Summary
An enthusiastic, kind, patient, loving, and caring individual experienced in small group instruction, providing special learning accommodations to students as needed, and student supervision. Motivated to positively impact all students with different backgrounds, learning disabilities or special needs. Ready to take on new challenges. Hardworking employee with multitasking and time management abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Charles Maclay Middle School
12540 Pierce St. Pacoima, CA 91331
08.2024 - Current
- Helped students achieve educational goals by providing additional practice and reinforcement.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
Enlisted Soldier
Army Reserves
Bell
03.2020 - Current
- Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on assigned vehicles.
- Participated in live-fire exercises to ensure proficiency with individual weapons systems.
- Observed terrain features during patrols in order to identify potential threats or hazards.
- Displayed sound judgment when making decisions under pressure or duress in both garrison and field environments.
- Tracked supply levels for ammunition, medical supplies, food rations, fuel reserves., ensuring adequate resources were available at all times.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Byrd Middle School
Sun Valley
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Childcare Educator
Around The Korner Infant and Toddler Center
Arleta
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Developed lesson plans that were stimulating and engaging for the children.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
- Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
- Read stories aloud to the kids both individually and collectively during story time sessions.
- Managed conflicts between different children while ensuring respect towards each other is maintained at all times.
- Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all time.
- Performed Diaper Changes with infants/toddlers as needed.
Early Education Center Aide
Telfair Early Education Center
Pacoima
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted teachers in preparing daily activities for children.
- Developed positive relationships with children and families.
- Provided direct supervision to students during lunch, recess, and other school activities.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and on the playground.
- Organized group activities to encourage social interaction among students.
- Helped maintain a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Encouraged children to express their ideas, feelings, and opinions through art projects or playtime activities.
- Provided instruction to small groups of children in areas such as reading readiness programs or math skills development.
- Observed each child's individual needs and abilities to ensure appropriate educational opportunities were provided.
- Collaborated with teachers to discuss student progress and strategies for improvement.
Supervision Aide/Instructional Assistant
Cold Water Canyon Elementary School
North Hills
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided leadership and guidance to students in grades K-5.
- Created educational programs for youth.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between students.
- Promoted a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on trends in education.
- Adhered to district policies regarding discipline procedures.
- Encouraged positive communication among students.
- Coordinated enrichment programs including games, physical activities to exercise, and art.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students (new comers) in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed to translate.
Co-Teacher
The Language Grove
North Hills
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with lead teacher to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Conducted small group instruction on specific topics as needed.
- Helped develop behavior management plans for individual students when necessary.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06-2027
High School Diploma -
Thomas Riley High School
06-2014
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Positive Reinforcement
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Classroom Organization
- Safety Procedures
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent Communication
- Child Safety
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Child Nutrition
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Creative lesson planning
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Contact
Pacoima, CA 91331
Education and Training
Sylmar, CA,other,true,Los Angeles, CA,other
Timeline
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Charles Maclay Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Byrd Middle School
12.2023 - 06.2024
Childcare Educator
Around The Korner Infant and Toddler Center
04.2023 - 12.2023
Early Education Center Aide
Telfair Early Education Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Supervision Aide/Instructional Assistant
Cold Water Canyon Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Enlisted Soldier
Army Reserves
03.2020 - Current
Co-Teacher
The Language Grove
10.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Thomas Riley High School
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Los Angeles Mission College