Alexandra Martin
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia. Proficient in communication with regular classroom staff and parents. Proficient in IEP development and federal compliance with Special Education Mandates.Proficient in accommodations and modification of regular classroom materials to ensure students with disabilities master content. Training in DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist students in resolution of conflict with challenging behaviors. Development of before and after school homework assistance program to reduce anxiety of students. Fully certificated in Special Education in the states of California and Texas. I coordinate with General
Education staff in administration of core curriculum with accommodations and study notes, highlighted texts, and tests taken in RSP environment to increase student mastery of regular classroom with support to ensure student success and reduce test anxiety. Addressed core curriculum of earlier grade level objectives that student demonstrates a lack of mastery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary RSP Teacher Grades K-5
Inglewood USD
Inglewood, California
- Assisted students identified with Learning Disabilities to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas of remediation and modification of grade level curriculum as well as reteach of earlier skills student demonstrated deficits
- Taught students in resource setting involving tests and development of study guides
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Development of homework support group so students could receive assistance before or after school. Program reduced anxiety for students who didn't receive support in completion at home
- Management of student records to. ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines
- Weekly emails sent to Parents to develop positive rapport and communication
SDC Teacher Elementary
Palos Verde Peninsula Unified School District
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Assist students identified with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or an emotional disturbance access core curriculum
- Modification of all subject matter to students' ability to ensure mastery of subject matter
- Created individualized education plans for students Grade 1-5
- Actively communicated with parents weekly of goal instruction and behavior in classroom setting
- Integration into Regular Classroom settings for Social/Emotional Development
- Social Skills Role play simulation of situations students may encounter outside of classroom
- Develop short term objectives and goals in accordance with Federal Regulation for students with Disabilities at IEP meetings with Parents and support team
RSP Special Education Teacher
Harlandale Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
01.1988 - 05.1996
- Assist ESL students with Remediation Skills students failed to master as demonstrated with Informal classroom assessments
- Accommodations and Modification of grade level core curriculum for student mastery
- Development of study notes and use of highlighted text to generate student confidence with grade level curriculum
- Development of IEPs at annual meetings with support teams and Parents
- Management of referrals to Special Education Program ensuring Federal timelines were in compliance
- Weekly Communication with general education staff and parents
- Presentation on disabilities, referrals to special education, and federal laws regarding the special education timelines to general education staff
- Development of study notes and use of highlighted text to generate students' confidence with grade level core curriculum
- Development of after school program as ESL students might not have access at home
Education
Master of Science - Special Education Reading
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.1984
Skills
Differentiated small group Instruction of Basic Reading Skills and Comprehension, Mathematic Calculation and Reasoning, Written Expression
Development of IEPs/Campus Coordinator for 4 special education Units/Scheduling all IEPs
Accommodation/Modification of Regular Classroom Material
Communication to Parents via weekly Emails regarding progress
- Individualized Assessments of Woodcock Johnson, Analytical Reading Inventory and Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills
- Student record management of short term goals and yearly objectives documented
Stained Glass Designer
20 years experience in copper foil and lead based design.
Timeline
SDC Teacher Elementary
Palos Verde Peninsula Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2000
RSP Special Education Teacher
Harlandale Independent School District
01.1988 - 05.1996
Elementary RSP Teacher Grades K-5
Inglewood USD
Master of Science - Special Education Reading
Southwest Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Southwest Texas State University