MICHAEL ROSALES

Los Angeles, California – 310-***-**** – ad4tz5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Caring, compassionate, creative and talented special education assistant with 20+ years of providing dedicated support to students, parents and teachers through positive displays and encouragement.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Excellent communication skill

Parental participation

Mentorship/role model

Behavioral/cognitive skills development

Compassionate educator

A fun educator and life savor

WORK EXPERIENCE

City of Santa Monica “C.R.E.S.T” program Jan 1999– Jun 2020

Community Service Program Specialist Santa Monica, CA

Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs. Developed impactful relationships to build student confidence for learning and life. Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). At the direction of teacher, implemented lesson plans and learn blocks for assigned students, to include providing critical feedback on effectiveness of the plan/blocks. Compassion caregiver in assisting students with basic needs from dining to continent care, use of study aid/materials and transportation around campus.

L.A.U.S.D Walgrove Elementary School Jan 1998 – Present

Special Education Assistant Venice, CA

Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration. Organized instructional material, along with set up of visual aids and equipment and classroom displays.

City of Santa Monica Jan 00-04 & 15-20

Community Service Program Specialist – After Schools Program, “Coach Mike” Santa Monica, CA

Administered the City’s after school youth program during both the school semesters and youth camps during Summer, Winter and Spring breaks. Primary role was coaching both boys and girls youth teams in basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball. Taught the fundamental skills and strategies to each individual player and then developed the player for roles to function as a successful team.

Awarded multiple sportsmanship awards to include “Doing the Right Thing” and numerous outstanding achievement awards over the nine years.

Pride in seeing young boys and girls go on in their athletic endeavors and achievements.

EDUCATION

Santa Monica College - Business degree, pursued 1997-1998

Santa Monica High School - Diploma 1997

Certifications - CPR, A.E.D and first aid Annual