Jesica Ambriz Arteaga
Mundelein
Summary
Experienced with educational support, assisting in the development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional – Self-Contained Classroom
Carl Sandburg Middle School
02.2023 - Current
- Supported students with autism and related developmental disabilities.
- Provided academic support and accommodations across core content areas.
- Facilitated communication using AAC devices and visual supports.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to support student success.
Paraprofessional & Long-Term Substitute
New Connections Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported students with autism and related developmental disabilities in a therapeutic day school setting.
- Assisted with implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Provided academic support and accommodations across core content areas.
- Assisted with data collection on behavior and academic performance for progress monitoring.
- Facilitated communication using AAC devices and visual supports.
- Collaborated with special education teachers, therapists, and families to support student success.
- Served as a long-term substitute for 3 months, creating lesson plans, assignments, and assessments, including tests and quizzes.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored IEPs and participated in IEP meetings.
- Collected student data using Aimsweb to track academic progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
Western Governors University
06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
12.2019
Skills
- Behavior Management & ABA
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Visual Supports & AAC Tools
- Collaboration & Co-Teaching
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Zoom & Microsoft Teams
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training (Completed)
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Substitute Teaching License
- Paraprofessional Educator License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional – Self-Contained Classroom
Carl Sandburg Middle School
02.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional & Long-Term Substitute
New Connections Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
Western Governors University
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