ALMA TOLENTINO
Hayward,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly tolerant teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education SDC Mod/Severe Teacher
Eldridge Elem.
Hayward
07.2023
- Work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities, and assess their skills to determine their educational needs
- Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs, and plan activities that are specific to each student’s disabilities
- Develop students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student, implement and assess their performance and track their progress
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Work with general education teachers, specialists, administrators, etc
- For purposes of students mainstreaming (Inclusion) in general education classes
- Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals, discuss progress with parents, other teachers, service providers, and administrators
- Supervise and mentor classroom aides/staff who work with students with disabilities, including the use of assistive technology aids that help them communicate with students.
Special Education SDC STP Teacher
Helen Turner
Hayward
10.2022
- Provide instruction, support, supervision, and teach appropriate skills of young students in the autism spectrum
- Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs
- Adapt general lessons to meet the students' needs, and plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities
- Develop Individualized Educational Plan/Program (IEPs) for each student
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Support students develop their social, communication, and behavioral skills.
Paraeducator Severely Handicapped
Hayward Unified School District
Hayward
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Work with classroom teacher/s on the physical, emotional health and safety of physically handicapped and students with special needs
- Perform variety of duties on the care and instruction of severely handicapped and medically fragile students in feeding, toileting, positioning, suctioning, catheterization, and monitor their health conditions
- Assist and reinforce instruction individually or in small groups according to their prescribed learning needs/IEP
- Provide for the health and safety, aid in maintaining classroom discipline, and handling students with behavioral problems
- Ability to operate orthopedic and medical equipment, and standard office and classroom equipment
- Maintain routine records.
Head Teacher
Kidango- RIX Location
Fremont, California
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Oversee and conduct instruction and Head Start program implementation including health and safety of students
- Complete individual child's developmental and academic assessment, observe their health and developmental milestones and follow referral procedures for children with suspected disabilities
- Prepare daily paperwork including attendance register, meal count, fire and disaster drills, inside/outside safety checklist; prepare/set up meals and snacks
- Conduct home visits, parent-teacher conferences on Head Start curriculum and goals; notify parents of meetings, notify parents on school and program events
- Attend trainings, conferences, and perform similar and incidental duties as required by the job.
Preschool Teacher
Learn and Play Montessori
Fremont, Ca.
- 04.2015
- Facilitate daily activities of preschool children, implement daily program in the school’s Montessori curriculum for preschool
- Attend to children’s needs, health and safety, parents concerns, attendance to staff trainings/meetings
- Maintain accurate students’ periodic assessment and other records.
Teacher Floater
Little Flowers Montessori
Fremont, Ca.
03.2013 - 06.2014
Grade School Teacher
Department of Education
Phils.
06.1992 - 02.2008
Education
Master Of Arts In Education - Educational Management
University of Northern Philippines
Philippines 03.2004
Bachelor Of Elementary Education - General Education
University of Northern Philippines
Vigan City, Philippines 03.1990
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Elementary Education
- Special Needs Students
- Special Education
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
Qualifications
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential,
Child Dev. Program Director Permit, 7/1/23- 7/1/2028,
Elementary Gardeschool Teacher, Philippines 1992-2007
Languages
Tagalog
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education SDC Mod/Severe Teacher
Eldridge Elem.
07.2023
Special Education SDC STP Teacher
Helen Turner
10.2022
Paraeducator Severely Handicapped
Hayward Unified School District
11.2017 - 10.2022
Head Teacher
Kidango- RIX Location
06.2015 - 02.2017
Teacher Floater
Little Flowers Montessori
03.2013 - 06.2014
Grade School Teacher
Department of Education
06.1992 - 02.2008
Preschool Teacher
Learn and Play Montessori
- 04.2015
Master Of Arts In Education - Educational Management
University of Northern Philippines
Bachelor Of Elementary Education - General Education
University of Northern Philippines