ALMA VENEGAS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 14 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
National City Elementary School District
National City, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education Specialist II
San Diego Unified School District
03.2008 - 01.2021
- Taught and managed students individually or in a group.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
San Diego Unified School District
02.2001 - 06.2008
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
National University
San Diego, CA01.2012
Special Education Teaching/Multiple Subject -
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA09.1993
Skills
- Curriculum coordination
- IEP expertise
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Special Education
- Behavior Management
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Student-Centered Learning
Languages
Spanish
Certification
Multiple Subject Education Credential
Special Education Mild/Moderate Credential
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
National City Elementary School District
01.2023 - Current
Education Specialist II
San Diego Unified School District
03.2008 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
San Diego Unified School District
02.2001 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
National University
Special Education Teaching/Multiple Subject -
Cal State San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
UCLA