Elena Villa

To obtain a position where I can use my knowledge and strengths to help others achieve goals as well as myself.

Dedicated teaching professional with over eight year's progressively responsible experience in special education. Thoroughly knowledgeable in behavior management techniques, grounded by a bachelor's degree in psychology. Committed to identifying the developmental needs of students and coaching to improve their knowledge or skills

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Security professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering results. Proven ability to manage security operations, respond to emergencies, and ensure safety of personnel and property. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and reliability in all situations.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Fully fluent in English and Spanish
• Confident and independent problem solver

• Fulfilled all duties of regular classroom teacher during absence.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among 25 - 35.
• Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicated those objectives to students.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Reported attendance and absences to school office.
• Completed daily reports of events for school office and classroom teacher.

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among 16 special needs students.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social studies.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory - and perceptual - motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Would operate a pleater machine and also would assemble air filters.

• Training Come and Read with Me, Yuma County Association for the Education of Young Children
• Protocol Training for Mandated Reporters, Amberly's Place.
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Marla Chamberlain, 01/01/05

• First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
• Baton Permit - Various State Police or Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
• Firearms Training Certification - Various State Agencies or Private Institutions.