Carolina Galvez
Willmar
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Paraprofessional with proven expertise in instructional support and behavioral plan management, honed at Willmar Public Schools. Excelled in creating supportive learning environments and fostering academic and social growth. Demonstrates exceptional verbal communication and collaboration skills, ensuring student success and safety. Renowned for innovative approaches to meet diverse learner needs.
Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Willmar Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Classroom Support
Ucap Headstart
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Adapted classroom work and homework under direction of teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
- Supported classroom teacher for over [Number] students by moving desks, straightening books and handing out lesson supplies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported classroom language instruction for newcomers and bilingual students as directed by certified teacher.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Developed healthy relationships with children to provide support and guidance.
- Supported student safety during arrival, assisted with classroom instruction and coordinated daily lunch and dismissal transitions.
Housekeeper
Rice Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Pier 1 Imports
Sales Associates
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
General Studies
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNGeneral Studies
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MNHigh School Diploma -
Shakopee High School
Shakopee, MN05-2014
Skills
- Instructional support
- Special needs
- IEP compliance
- Social and group settings
- Skills strategies
- Teaching and instruction
- Classwork oversight
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom organization
- Behavioral plan management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Willmar Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Classroom Support
Ucap Headstart
03.2021 - 11.2023
Housekeeper
Rice Memorial Hospital
11.2016 - 09.2017
Pier 1 Imports
Sales Associates
09.2014 - 08.2016
General Studies
Normandale Community College
General Studies
Ridgewater College
High School Diploma -
Shakopee High School
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