Alicia Leon
Camp Verde,AZ
Summary
At American Heritage Academy, I excelled as a Special Education Teacher and Coordinator, leveraging differentiated instruction and strong relationship-building skills to tailor IEPs for diverse learners, significantly enhancing their academic and personal growth. My expertise in classroom management and commitment to fostering inclusive environments underscored my achievements in student development and engagement. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher and Corrdinator
American Heritage Acamemy
11.2006 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV08.2015
Associate's in Paralegal Studies - Law
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA04.2006
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent Communication
- Special Education
- Social Skills Development
- Trained in CPI
- Student Records Management
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Social integration
- Reliability
Certification
Arizona Teaching Certification
Arizona Special Education Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher and Corrdinator
American Heritage Acamemy
11.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
American Public University System
Associate's in Paralegal Studies - Law
Ashworth College