Special Education School District

MICHELLE PEREZ

PROVO, UT *****

E-mail: *********.*****@*****.***

Cell: 801-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teacher’s Assistant / Para-Professional

Provo School District – Spring Creek Elementary, Provo, UT

Aug 2020 – May 2025

Supported Special Education teachers with classroom and playground supervision.

Reinforced math, language arts, and writing lessons.

Delivered individualized and small group instruction based on IEPs.

Documented student performance and behavioral progress.

Teacher’s Assistant / Para-Professional

Provo School District – Timpanogos Elementary, Provo, UT

Sep 2018 – May 2020

Tutored students in reading, writing, spelling, and math.

Assisted with classroom management and instructional support.

Observed and recorded student progress for teacher evaluation.

Cashier / Baker

Sam’s Club, Provo, UT

Nov 2016 – Apr 2018

Provided customer service and operated POS systems.

Baked assorted goods including bread, cookies, and pies.

Garden Associate

Home Depot, Provo, UT

Mar 2016 – Nov 2016

Advised customers on plant care and product selection.

Maintained inventory and plant displays.

Recreation Assistant

Central Utah Veteran’s Home, Payson, UT

Nov 2015 – Feb 2016

Facilitated recreational activities and events for veterans.

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (TRT)

Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital, Orem, UT

Nov 2014 – Nov 2016

Conducted group therapy sessions and therapeutic activities.

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (TRT)

Mountain View Hospital, Payson, UT

Nov 2012 – Nov 2014

Led recreational therapy programs for patients in recovery.

Therapeutic Recreation Therapist / Psychiatric Technician

Utah State Hospital, Provo, UT

Jul 2007 – Nov 2012

Coordinated therapeutic activities; supported daily routines and patient needs.

Para-Professional

Timpview High School, Provo, UT

Aug 2007 – May 2009

Delivered instruction in math, science, reading, and history in Behavioral Unit.

Taught life skills, arts, and supervised field trips.

Para-Professional

Canyon Crest Elementary, Provo, UT

Aug 2002 – May 2007

Provided academic and behavioral instruction in Behavioral Unit.

Led social skills and arts-based lessons.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Camarillo High School – Camarillo, CA

Diploma: High School Diploma Graduated: Aug 1975

Salt Lake Community College – Salt Lake City, UT

Certificate: Therapeutic Recreational Technician License

Completed: October 2011

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising – Sherman Oaks, CA

Major: Fashion Merchandising

Attended: Sep 1976 – Aug 1978 (Almost an Associate’s Degree)

Additional Credentials:

ParaPro Assessment Score: 479/480

REFERENCES

Amy King

Special Education Instructional Coach, Provo School District

801-***-**** ️ ********@*****.***

Jody Hill

Special Education Teacher, Provo School District

562-***-**** ️ *****@*****.***

Heidi Luckau

Para-Professional, Provo School District

801-***-**** ️ ******@*****.***

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