Vanessa Mendez

MPH Graduate | Seeking Public Health Opportunities | Interested in Health Promotion, Education & Equity

Santa Ana, California, United States

About

Experience

  • Santa Ana Unified School District (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Paraprofessional
      2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

      Provide effective instruction and support to children with ASD in a school setting. Implement teacher-planned instruction, accommodation, and modifications Collect data, supervise students, and provide behavioral and communication support

    • Support Specialist
      2017 - 2019 · 2 yrs

      Supported instructional staff in implementing I.E.P. objectives, including linguistically appropriate goals Assisted with interventions and individual lessons for special education students

  • Assistant at Capistrano Unified School District
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    Assisted the teachers by reinforcing instruction to small groups or individuals in special education

  • Behavioral Therapist at Behavior Support Solutions
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    Provided 1:1 applied behavior analysis interventions, implemented behavior intervention plans, and maintained accurate data Assisted with interventions and individual lessons for special education students

  • Behavioral Therapist at California Psychcare
    2015 - 2016 · 1 yr

    Delivered ABA services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, utilizing evidence-based interventions

  • Behavior Specialist at Respite Works
    2014 - 2015 · 1 yr

    Offered short-term respite care for families caring for members with developmental disabilities