Adriana Navejas
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Inclusion Teacher
Tuloso-Midway I.S.D.
07.2017 - Current
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
Special Education Teacher
Mathis ISD
08.2012 - 05.2017
- 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
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Special Education Teacher
Southwest Key Program
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Medical Terminology Teacher/Physical Education
Mathis ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX05.1999
Skills
- Standardized tests
- Behavioral improvements
- Safety awareness
- Team collaboration
- Special education
- Certified CPI, First AID/Wound Care
- Guided Reading, PAX Good Behavior, Education Galaxy, Lead4Ward, Schoology, and Implementing Stations
Certification
- Physical Education EC-12
- Special Education EC-12
Timeline
5th Grade Inclusion Teacher
Tuloso-Midway I.S.D.
07.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mathis ISD
08.2012 - 05.2017
Special Education Teacher
Southwest Key Program
08.2010 - 05.2012
Medical Terminology Teacher/Physical Education
Mathis ISD
08.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of The Incarnate Word
- Physical Education EC-12
- Special Education EC-12
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