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Jesica Villaganas

Jesica Villaganas

Primary Teacher
Auckland,AUK

Summary

Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction and supervising students between ages of 6 to 12. Highly educated individual with desire to work with students at any level. Energetic individual with highly skilled in student learning plans and curriculum oversight. Desiring a Special Education Paraprofessional position with a public school. Skillful in group activity planning and management and class material preparation. A patient individual possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills needed to push students towards success. Background includes working with students dealing with a variety of challenging conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, global development delay, ASD and speech impairment, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. Demonstrated success in working with minimal direction to accomplish tasks, solve problems and manage conflict.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Sommerville School
Auckland, AUK
07.2020 - Current
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Performed special tasks such as reading and writing to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.

Primary School Class Teacher

Department Of Education Philippines
Cebu City, Philippines
08.2002 - 01.2018
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills, and build relationships.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Supervised students at all times based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Social Sciences

Cebu Normal University
Osmena Blvd. Cebu City
06.1997 - 03.2001

Skills

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Timeline

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Sommerville School
07.2020 - Current

Primary School Class Teacher

Department Of Education Philippines
08.2002 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Social Sciences

Cebu Normal University
06.1997 - 03.2001

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