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Abigail Rodriguez Ayala

Las Marias ,Puerto Rico

Summary

Organized Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Puerto Rico and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Southern New England Conference
07.2022 - Current
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

Special Education Teacher

Department of Education
02.2016 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Tutor

Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.

Library Student Assistant

Antillean University Library
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Answered general questions in person, by phone and over email.
  • Organized special projects and programs that serviced community needs and improved library's public image.
  • Aided patrons with use and access to technology, resources and materials.
  • Checked out and checked in items using library computer system.
  • Organized returned books and materials and assisted with shelving.
  • Monitored patrons at library entrances and public areas and enforced library policies to maintain peaceful atmosphere.
  • Assisted library staff with clerical duties to help lighten workload.
  • Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
  • Processed receipt of new book, audio visual and computer software inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

Academia Adventista Central Ramón Rivera Perez
San Sebastian
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (K - 12)

Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas
Mayagüez
05.2015

Master of Arts - Special Education

Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
05.2019

Master of Arts - Administración Y Supervisión

Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
05.2022

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Motivating Students
  • Middle School Education
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Elementary education
  • Special education

Certification

  • Certified Special Education Teacher, Department of Education of Puerto Rico - October 2021 - october 2027

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher

Southern New England Conference
07.2022 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Department of Education
02.2016 - Current

Tutor

Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
10.2015 - 12.2015

Library Student Assistant

Antillean University Library
01.2012 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Academia Adventista Central Ramón Rivera Perez

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education (K - 12)

Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas

Master of Arts - Special Education

Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas

Master of Arts - Administración Y Supervisión

Universidad Adventista De Las Antillas

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