Victoria Wright
Citrus Heights
Summary
Enthusiastic paraeducator, with a focus on special education. Background includes aiding in curriculum design and implementation, and assisting teachers in the supervision of students, and fostering supportive learning environments for diverse student populations. Strengths include strong communication skills, patience, empathy, creativity and adaptability. Previous work has made significant impact in improving students' academic performance, emotional intelligence and social skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator 3, Special Education
Twin Rivers Unified School District
6450 20th Street Rio Linda
12.2024 - Current
- Supported teachers in developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Assisted students with daily living skills and academic tasks as needed.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement during activities.
- Conducted small group instruction to reinforce learning objectives and concepts.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to enhance the learning environment.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in special education practices.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents and school administrators on their academic performance.
Toddler Teacher
Lincoln Learning Jungle
Carmichael
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
Infant Teacher
Woodcreek Kindercare
Roseville
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Maintained tidy, clean and safe environments for children.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Followed safe feeding guidelines and parental requests for breast milk, formula and solids.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
After School Teacher Assistant
San Juan Unified School District
Orangevale
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Observed children and recorded activities, maintained daily records and created safe environments during activities, meals and naps.
- Utilized instructional techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
Cook and Teachers Assistant
San Juan Unified School District Early Childhood E
Citrus Heights
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Wiped down desks and gave students hand sanitizer to avoid germ spread.
- Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Tracked activities in daily logs and weekly update reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American River College
Sacramento, CA03-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Teaching method adaptations
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Organizational and planning skills
- Communicating with parents and teachers
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Classroom management
- Child development
Custom
other
Timeline
Paraeducator 3, Special Education
Twin Rivers Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Lincoln Learning Jungle
04.2023 - 08.2023
Infant Teacher
Woodcreek Kindercare
08.2019 - 03.2023
After School Teacher Assistant
San Juan Unified School District
01.2018 - 08.2019
Cook and Teachers Assistant
San Juan Unified School District Early Childhood E
06.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American River College