ALEJANDRA ALDRETE
El PASO,TX
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Dual Language/Special Education Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2012 - Current
- Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
- Compile, maintains, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
- Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals, and objectives.
- Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Worked with parents, teachers and school leadership to develop tailored education plans for students.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Pecos Barstow Toyah Independent School District
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Built rapport with students and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds
- Engaged students through humor and activities which promote interaction in both whole class and small group settings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Brokerage Service Representative
Charles Schwab
11.2003 - 07.2010
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
- Processed and verified all new account applications and documents.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Santa TeresaMaster of Business Administration - Human Resource Mangement
University of Phoenix
OnlineSkills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Team Collaboration
- Strategy Planning
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Data Extraction
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Word Processing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Special Education
- IEP Development
- Parent Communication
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Student Records Management
- Google Slides
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Motivating Students
- Instructional Techniques
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Customer Relations
- Retail Sales Customer Service
- Staff Training
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Support
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Customer Relationship Management
- Managing Multiple Tasks
Accomplishments
- Monitoring the quality of employees’ work to meet company guidelines
- Training and motivating employees to meet and exceed customer service expectations.
- Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Elementary Dual Language/Special Education Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2012 - Current
Bilingual Elementary Teacher
Pecos Barstow Toyah Independent School District
07.2010 - 07.2012
Brokerage Service Representative
Charles Schwab
11.2003 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Mangement
University of Phoenix
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