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Adriana Granda

Miami,FL

Summary

Special Education Teacher with 33+ years of experience teaching diverse student populations in an inclusion setting. Skilled in delivering effective instruction to meet students' individual needs.

I am seeking to obtain a part-time position that will utilize my strong dedication to children's development and to their educational needs. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs of Special Education students.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Teacher

Kinloch Park Elementary
Miami , Florida
08.1989 - 06.2023
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided appropriate feedback and consequences when needed.
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction for ESE students.
  • Collaborated with other educators, administrators, and parents to ensure proper implementation of IEPs.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to reach all learners at their own level.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to working with ESE students.
  • Provided specialized instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, math skills, writing strategies.
  • Engaged in ongoing reflection on teaching practices in order to improve effectiveness.
  • Utilized effective classroom management strategies to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning.

ESE Teacher

Miami Lakes Elementary School
Miami, Florida
08.1988 - 06.1989

Third-grade resource teacher.

  • Provided specialized instruction in areas such as reading comprehension, math skills, writing strategies.
  • Attended Individual Education Plan meetings as necessary.
  • Created lesson plans that were aligned with state standards.
  • Developed and implemented IEPs for special education students.

Teacher's Assistant

Mailman Center, Debbie School
Miami , Florida
09.1987 - 05.1988
  • Cared for and taught preschool children in the Head Start Program.
  • Provided in-class support in early intervention services to students with developmental delay.
  • Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Special Education

University of Miami
Miami, FL
06-1989

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Student Support
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Learning disabilities expertise

Certification

State of Florida Department of Education (Educator Certificate) 7/01/12 -6/30/27

Prekindergarten/Primary Education Age 3 through Grade 3

Elementary Education Grades K-6

Emotionally Handicapped Grades K-12

Specific Learning Disabilities Grade K- 12

ENDORSEMENT : English for Speakers of Other languages

Timeline

ESE Teacher

Kinloch Park Elementary
08.1989 - 06.2023

ESE Teacher

Miami Lakes Elementary School
08.1988 - 06.1989

Teacher's Assistant

Mailman Center, Debbie School
09.1987 - 05.1988

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Special Education

University of Miami

State of Florida Department of Education (Educator Certificate) 7/01/12 -6/30/27

Prekindergarten/Primary Education Age 3 through Grade 3

Elementary Education Grades K-6

Emotionally Handicapped Grades K-12

Specific Learning Disabilities Grade K- 12

ENDORSEMENT : English for Speakers of Other languages

Adriana Granda