Substitute Teacher Chula Vista
Resume:
Josefina Vanessa Gutierrez
Objective The unstoppable journey in the search for the well-being of human behavior eventually leading me to help in the communion of the body, mind and soul. Experience April 2018- To Date: Chula Vista Elementary School District Chula Vista, CA. Bilingual Resource Specialist Substitute Teacher & Regular Education Bilingual Substitute Teacher
A) Work with children diagnosed with Learning Disabilities (LD) such as:
Auditory processing problems
Memory processing problems
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Attention deficit hyper deficit disorders (ADHD)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Help as a witness in IEP meetings
B)Work as well in K-6th grades in bilingual classes. January 2015- March 2018 San Diego, CA.
Interpreter (English/ Spanish) Independent Contractor Supervisor & Owner: Mar Lopez Investigations
Perform interpretation services in a professional manner in English and Spanish.
Cases are assigned to me for claimants who are applying or have been approved to receive Social Security benefits, Disability, Workers compensation, psychological services, and speech therapy for children among other cases.
Assigned by law to interpret in governments’ doctors’ offices, psychological clinics and private doctors’ offices.
Facilitate the process of the claimant by filling out paper work that is needed to use during and after the doctors’ appointments and for the claimant to understand any paperwork provided by the respective government agencies.
Conduct court interpreting for the Unemployment Appeals court.
Document translation.
Travel throughout San Diego and North County for appointments.
Confirm appointments prior to the appointment date with claimants.
Interpret for children in several occasions for speech therapy cases or psychological and special education, or autism cases.
September 2010- October 2014: San Francisco Elementary School District San Francisco, CA. Bilingual Resource Specialist Substitute Teacher & Regular Education Bilingual Substitute Teacher
Long-term Substitute Teacher- 2nd Grade Bilingual-prepared the classroom and curriculum before the school year started. Had meetings with Parents to inform about how the year was going to proceed (school parent night).
Taught other grades- Kinder through 6th Grade.
September 2004- June 2010: South Bay Union School District San Diego, CA. Bilingual Resource Specialist (Elementary K- 6th Grade: Special Education) Worked with children diagnosed with Learning Disabilities (LD) such as:
Auditory processing problems
Memory processing problems
Mobile- 619-***-****
Email: ************@*******.***
1415 Hidden Springs Place
Chula Vista Ca. 91915
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
Attention deficit hyper deficit disorders (ADHD)
English Language Learners (ELL)
Member of the Student Study Team (SST)
Member of the Specialist Team
Red Folder Process
Academic Evaluations
Performed Oral Presentations to Mendoza Elementary School Staff
Conducted IEP meetings
June 2000- July 2004, ACES – Autistic Comprehensive Educational Services San Diego, CA. Therapist
Train incoming Tutors
Parent Training
TEACCH
Floor time
PRT
Shadowing
Inclusion
PECS- Certificate
Social stories
Sensory Integration- Occupational Therapy
CPR certified
Worked with Autistic children with academics and social skills involving:
Discrete Trial (DTT)
January 2000-May 2000, Language Academy Elementary San Diego, CA. Student college worker
Worked with dyslexic students.
Substitute teacher.
Worked with bilingual low academic students.
June 1999-December 1999, Discovery Elementary YMCA Chula Vista, CA. After School Program Teacher
Worked with kindergarten projects.
Tutored students from k-6 grade, mathematics and reading comprehension. Physical education activities.
Summer YMCA camps (teacher).
May 1999-June 1999, Polinsky Institute San Diego, CA. Teacher
One to one staff protector, adolescent cottage.
One to one staff protector, toddler boys.
Volunteer Work San Diego, CA.
June 2013- To Date Children of Mexico International Children of Mexico International- Board Member (Non Profit) Help coordinate this non-profit organization that is committed to enhancing the Lives of children and young adults who have communication needs. January 1999-June 1999, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital San Diego, CA. Worked with mood disorder patients.
Assistant to mood disorder counseling meetings.
Arts and crafts teacher.
January 1998- December 1998, Sharp Transplant Center San Diego, CA. Volunteered to mentor transplant recipients.
June 1997-September 1998, La Jolla Candle Store La Jolla, CA. Manager
Worked in accounting, display and decoration, administration, inventory. Leading and salesperson in the store.
Research April 2010 Author of Thesis Book- “Autism: To What Extent Can Good Communication Skills Decrease Negative Behavioral Problems and Increase Socialization Skills?” National University- Published 2010 San Diego CA.
March 1999, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) San Diego, CA. Participated in data collection for longitudinal study of adolescent substance use.
This involved proctor training and administration of substance use surveys in a high school setting.
September 2000-December 2000, San Diego State University (SDSU) San Diego, CA.
Researched on Obesity in children ages 6 through 12. Helped organize family conferences to present the study. Collected data analysis. Education January 2007- July 2010, National University San Diego, CA. Masters of Science in Special Education
September 1994- December 1999, San Diego State University San Diego, CA. Bachelors of Science in Psychology.
September 1989- June 1994, Bonita Vista Middle School/ High School Chula Vista, CA. June 1994- High school diploma.
Peer counselor during senior year.
1980-1989, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School San Ysidro, CA. A- Honor roll during Elementary years.
Interests I enjoy the weekends at the beach with my daughter & husband! Also passing quality time with my whole family and friends. My hobbies are: Dance Ballet & Zumba, playing tennis, swimming, reading, and painting on canvas. I also enjoy learning new languages, researching topics related to Psychology, Educational fields, and Nutrition to stay Healthy; in mind and spirit.
Languages English 100%
Spanish 100%
Italian 80%
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