DIANNA SMITH

2405 Grouse Crossing Way, Modesto CA 95355

Phone: 209-484-2796
Email: sdianna10@yahoo.com
PROFILE
A motivated individual with a strong experience of 16 years as a Special Education
Paraprofessional. Seeking for a position utilizing expertise in classroom management and
behavior intervention to children with severe behavioral issues.

2014-2017

EDUCATION
BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY (Salida, CA)
Bachelors of Arts, Applied Studies, Liberal Studies

1999-2001

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE (Modesto, CA)

1998

BEYER HIGH SCHOOL (Modesto, CA)

High School diploma

EXPERIENCE
2016-present SYLVAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (Modesto, CA)
Behavior Specialist Aide
Implements behavior intervention strategies for students with severe autism and
other sever disabilities
Maintains logs, charts, and behavioral reports
Models behavior techniques in positive behavior intervention plans and reinforcement
strategies
2002-2016

STANISLAUS COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (Modesto, CA)

Paraprofessional, Special Education
Provided instructional and behavioral support and assistance in accomplishing
learning objectives of students with emotional disturbance
Worked with students in 3rd to 8th grade with severe behavioural and/or learning
handicaps
Assisted teacher and/or certificated employee in preparing and implementing various
instructional assessments, materials, and activities in classroom setting
Maintained professional relations with staff and teacher in order to ensure an
integrated curriculum and student centered environment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Maintains records, charting student progresses and behavioral reports
Knowledge of using general office equipment and machines
REFERENCES

Katheryn Lewis
Program Specialist
Stanislaus County Office of Education
209-818-5370

Mitch Wood
Director of Special Education

Sylvan Union School District

209-574-5000 ext. 253