ALYSIA IGNACIO
Waipahu
Summary
Over 21 years of teaching experience, including 2 years in special education focused on diverse learning disabilities. Skilled in creating and executing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to address specific student needs. Demonstrated success in cultivating collaborative learning environments that support social and emotional growth. Strong organizational and communication abilities strengthen connections with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Holomua Elementary School
Ewa Beach
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Facilitated IEP meetings to customize strategies for student success.
- Developed and executed individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Established strong relationships with families to increase student engagement.
- Communicated progress regularly with parents to ensure transparency.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented targeted interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Conducted small group instruction tailored to individual student requirements.
- Created a safe learning environment for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
Teacher
St. Joseph Parish School
07.2007 - 06.2023
- Maintains a professional appearance, commits to quality Catholic education, and upholds St. Joseph Parish School's mission, philosophy, and expectations of a teacher
- Maintains a 'Catholic' environment through praise of the Lord, excellent role modeling, prayers, music, stories, shared experiences, and other teaching resources
- Conducts self in a professional manner, displays teamwork, maintains a positive attitude, and supports and respects colleagues, students, and parents
- Continued professional development such as attending professional workshops, participating in professional organizations, reading professional literature and attending Servant Leadership courses, and other educational opportunities
- Works cooperatively with all members of the school community in bringing about the success of the school program
- Attends and participates in St. Joseph Parish School meetings and events such as team/faculty & staff meetings, professional development, new student assessments, Parent Orientation, Parent-Teacher Guild, Fund Raising, Catholic Schools Week, parish-related activities, and other meetings or events
- Maintains a positive, safe, and caring learning environment and establishes effective and consistent classroom management
- Plans organizes, and executes effective classroom instruction to meet the needs of the various learning styles
- Supervises students in and out of the classroom
- Maintains regular communication with administration, colleagues, parents and/or guardians
- Fulfills classroom responsibilities and professional expectations as stated in the Faculty/Staff Handbook
- Completes other duties and responsibilities requested by administration as necessary
- Follows Diocesan Policies to include the General Conditions
- Accepts other responsibilities as determined by the principal
- Collaborate with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum
Teacher
St. Timothy's Children's Center
07.2002 - 05.2007
- Assign staff responsibilities within the program
- Plan daily schedule activities
- Planning curriculum for the program
- Assumes responsibility for a group of children and provide educational leadership and support
- Change room arrangements
- Discuss child's activity with parents through communication book, newsletter and teacher parent conferences
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education -
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI12-2024
MASTERS IN EDUCATION -
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
Honolulu, HI09.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FAMILY RESOURCE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
Honolulu, HI05.2002
Associate of Arts -
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI07-2000
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Effective time management
- Scheduling proficiency
- Individual education plans (IEPs)
- Small group instruction
- Mobility assistance
- Professional development
- Elementary education
- Social skills development
Certification
- PATCH Health and Safety Training, Child Growth and Development, Family Engagement, Prevention of Child Maltreatment and Abuse, Child Care Business or Program Management, Children with Special Needs, Learning Activities and Play, Health and Safety, Physical Environment
- Orton Gillingham, Best Practice for Crisis Online Instruction, 04/22/20, Resources and Tools for Online Instruction, 04/29/20, Working with Google Apps & Google Classroom, 05/06/20
Activities
- Na Maka O Pu'uwai Aloha- Hula Dancer
- Participated in the Macy's 90th Anniversary Parade- Hula Dancer
- Catechist at St. Joseph Church (Elementary and High School students)
- AGAPE Ministry (Parish and Youth and Young Adult)
- Sailing Gawa Youth Council- Adult Mentor
- Acted in a play with TAG (The Actors Group)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Holomua Elementary School
07.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher
St. Joseph Parish School
07.2007 - 06.2023
Teacher
St. Timothy's Children's Center
07.2002 - 05.2007
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education -
University of Hawaii at Manoa
MASTERS IN EDUCATION -
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FAMILY RESOURCE
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA
Associate of Arts -
Leeward Community College
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