Maya Guzman

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Paraeducator, Special Education at New Horizon Center for Children & Adults With Disabilities & Autism (2022-06 – 2026-04)

• Provided one-on-one support to enhance students' social skills and emotional regulation.
• Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
• Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
• Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
• Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

Paraeducator, Special Education at Laureate Day School (2018-11 – 2022-03)

• Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
• Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
• Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
• Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.

High School Diploma – Chicago Academy (2017-06)