Rebecca Arce
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher currently seeking a position as the TSP Advisor/EL Coordinator at Newcastle Elementary School
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Education Teacher
LAUSD, Newcastle Elementary
Reseda , CA
08.2019 - Current
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Taught 2nd grade and currently kindergarten
- Currently teach students of all language levels
- Provide small group and differentiated instruction
- Collaborate with grade level team
- Provide visuals, manipulatives and appropriate modeling for students
- Used variety of Positive Behavior Strategies and Incentives
Resource Specialist Teacher
LAUSD, Newcastle Elementary School
Reseda, CA
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Managed over 40 IEPS in one school year
Special Education Teacher/Resource Specialist Teacher
LAUSD, Marvin Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles , CA
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Managed split caseload at two schools during 2016-2017 school year
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Cal State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05.2005
Skills
- Student assessments
- Multitasking strength
- Classroom Instruction
- One-on-one mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Familiar with ELPAC, Benchmark, Clever, Schoology, DIBELS
- Scheduling
- Basic understanding of spoken and written Spanish
Certification
Multiple Subject Credential (with CLAD)
Educational Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities w/ Autism Authorization)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
General Education Teacher
LAUSD, Newcastle Elementary
08.2019 - Current
Resource Specialist Teacher
LAUSD, Newcastle Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher/Resource Specialist Teacher
LAUSD, Marvin Avenue Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Cal State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mount St. Mary's University