Jodie Ulibarri
Loganville
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic individual who has extensive experience working with children and youth. Honed skills in providing exceptional care and support, fostering student growth and development. Passionate about creating a positive and nurturing environment. Committed to making meaningful impact on the lives of children by leveraging expertise in this field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Lawrenceville, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Supported teachers in implementing instructional and behavior intervention strategies.
- Engaged with students to foster cooperation, communication and model healthy coping mechanisms.
- Collaborated with special education staff to support individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance.
Forest School Co-op Organizer
Volunteer Work
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2016 - 07.2023
- I worked with another caregiver to organize, advertise, and lead a weekly outdoor Forest School co-op group.
- Each week we planned a nature-based lesson and storytime, supervised child-led outdoor exploration, guided hikes, and fostered robust community connections. My own children also attended.
Nanny
The Doyle Family
Salt Lake City
02.2014 - 05.2015
- I provided in-home childcare for the Doyle’s three sons. While caring for their newborn, I also engaged their 3 and 6 year-olds in structured and unstructured play, as well as developmentally appropriate educational games and activities – many of which were my original creations.
Tutor
Private Tutor
Salt Lake City
06.2012 - 11.2013
- I worked with two siblings ( 8 and 6 years old) to increase all common core skills. One child had behavior and attention problems; he responded very well to the structured, interactive, and fun lessons I developed specifically for him.
Tutor
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) Tutor
Sandy, UT
10.2011 - 12.2011
- AVID is a progressive tutoring program in which the students present questions to a group of classmates. With the help of the AVID tutor, students guide one another to discover the solutions to the question at hand; this is also known as the Socratic Method.
- Met with students weekly for binder-checks, in which I assisted them with organizational skills.
Area Director – Rank Advancement Instructor
Boy Scouts of America – Camp Little Lemhi Summer Camp
Palisades, ID
06.2011 - 08.2011
- I organized and directed the area at Camp Little Lemhi known as Pit 21. This refers to the Boy Scout rank advancements of tenderfoot, second class, and first class. Throughout the summer, I conceptualize a schedule and teaching methods that adapted to the different scouts and scout masters who attended the camp each week.
- Enthusiastically participated in evening programs with the other Little Lemhi staff members.
Literacy Tutor
America Reads Tutor
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2011 - 05.2011
- This work study program facilitated by Westminster allowed me to go to Mountain View Elementary where I provided guided reading sessions.
Sales Associate
Down East Outfitters
Pocatello, ID
11.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintained order of the store while attending to the needs of the customers. I often worked shifts by myself, which required me to adapt to various situations.
- Managed the computer system and cash register.
- Professionally took responsibility for the monetary property of the company.
Detention Attendant
District Six Juvenile Detention Center
Pocatello, ID
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Supervised and directed juveniles in all aspects of detention center living. I gained valuable experience by working with youth who were experiencing difficult life circumstances and consequences.
- Interacted with a network of other detention officers, probation officers, law enforcement officers, and the district juvenile judge.
- Managed extensive files and paperwork.
Corp Member
Americorp, City Year Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Served full time at Bayard Taylor Elementary School by providing small group and one-on-one literacy tutoring. In addition, I worked with a fifth and first grade class to produce and perform a conflict resolution theatrical production that was performed for the student body and the school community.
- Coordinated with a team of seven other corps members to conceptualize and direct three separate after school programs. The team and I planned and completed our Legacy Project, in which we created and refurbished murals inside the school building.
- Volunteered as a team leader for a weekend service program known as City Heroes, in which we supervised high school aged youth at overnight retreats and service projects.
Nanny
The Edmondson and Hardy Families
Upper Darby, PA
09.2007 - 05.2008
- The Hardy’s child came to my place of employment with the Edmondson family, where I cared for two children simultaneously.
- Coordinated schedules with the parents of both families.
- Successfully used public transportation as form of travel for outings with the children.
Child care assistant and house keeper
The Sommers Family
Pocatello, ID
02.2006 - 05.2006
- Assisted the mother in the care of four children under the age of seven; two of those children had Autism.
- Housekeeping consisted of cleaning the home and cooking meals.
- Gained skills and experience in the care of children with Autism.
- Established a successful working relationship with both the mother and the father.
Education
No Degree - Special Education Major
Westminster College Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.2014
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Pocatello Senior High School
06.2007
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Classroom organization
- Instructional support
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2009 City Year "Greatness Award"
- My team and I were recognized with City Years "Outstanding Literacy Initiative" award recognizing our work as exceptional across 20 City Year sites
Certification
Early Steps Reading tutor through the University of Utah reading clinic
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2025 - Current
Forest School Co-op Organizer
Volunteer Work
04.2016 - 07.2023
Nanny
The Doyle Family
02.2014 - 05.2015
Tutor
Private Tutor
06.2012 - 11.2013
Tutor
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) Tutor
10.2011 - 12.2011
Area Director – Rank Advancement Instructor
Boy Scouts of America – Camp Little Lemhi Summer Camp
06.2011 - 08.2011
Literacy Tutor
America Reads Tutor
01.2011 - 05.2011
Sales Associate
Down East Outfitters
11.2009 - 08.2010
Detention Attendant
District Six Juvenile Detention Center
10.2009 - 08.2010
Corp Member
Americorp, City Year Greater Philadelphia
09.2008 - 06.2009
Nanny
The Edmondson and Hardy Families
09.2007 - 05.2008
Child care assistant and house keeper
The Sommers Family
02.2006 - 05.2006
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Pocatello Senior High School
No Degree - Special Education Major
Westminster College Utah
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
- Certified Early Steps Reading tutor through the University of Utah Reading Clinic
- During after school programming with City Year, I acted as a behavior management co-leader within the infrastructure of the program.
- With City Year., I served as project coordinator for large scale service days. Responsibilities of a project coordinator include overseeing a group of volunteers in painting and restoration projects.