Alyssa Flores
Hampton,Virginia
Summary
Skilled Special Education Teacher with expertise in educational data analysis, individualized instruction, behavioral interventions, and transition planning. Proven ability to analyze student performance, develop data-driven strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve educational outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hampton High School
Hampton, VA
08.2026 - Current
- Coordinated transition planning for high school students by collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to connect students with employment opportunities and vocational services for successful post-graduation outcomes.
- Analyzed student performance and assessment data to identify trends and individual needs, translating findings into actionable recommendations for instructional strategies and interventions.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative student data, including assessment results and IEP goal data, to evaluate outcomes and inform instructional and transition planning.
Special Education Teacher
Hunter B. Andrews PK-8
Hampton, Virginia
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Designed and implemented evidence-based behavioral interventions, accommodations, visual supports, and instructional strategies to address individual student needs and provide students with the tools necessary for academic, behavioral, and functional success.
- Collaborated with families, administrators, general education teachers, school psychologists, and related-service providers to evaluate student progress and adjust supports, creating data-driven recommendations aligned with IEP goals and student outcomes.
- Analyzed academic, behavioral, and progress-monitoring data to identify patterns in student performance, developing individualized strategies that enhanced students’ access to and participation in general education curriculum.
Special Education Student Teacher
The Cooke School and Institute
New York, New York
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Instructed small groups of special education students on specific learning objectives.
- Utilized assistive technology to increase student engagement and facilitate individualized learning.
- Conducted assessments to track student progress and inform lesson adjustments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive student interactions and enhance the classroom environment.
Special Education Student Teacher
Columbia Secondary School
New York, New York
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Implemented evidence-based intervention strategies, resulting in improved academic performance in math and science.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify and adapt classroom curriculum, ensuring accessibility for special needs students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and discipline incidents.
- Led students on field trips that enriched educational experiences and reinforced classroom learning.
Special Education Student Teacher
Hampton High School
Hampton, VA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided individualized and small-group instruction in both inclusion and self-contained special education settings, supporting students in mathematics and reading through differentiated, evidence-based instructional strategies.
- Collected and reviewed student assessment, classroom performance, and progress-monitoring data to identify learning needs, adjust instructional approaches, and provide appropriate accommodations and supports for students with disabilities.
- Contributed to weekly eligibility meetings with multidisciplinary teams to analyze assessment data, classroom observations, and academic performance, aiding in the determination of student eligibility and appropriate special education services.
Education
Master of Arts - Intellectual Disability And Autism
Columbia University
New York, NY02-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2024
Skills
- Special education
- IEP development
- Behavioral interventions
- Instructional design
- Data analysis
- Assistive technology
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Post-secondary planning
- Student records
Certification
- Special Education Teaching License - New York
- Special Education Teaching License - Virginia
- CPR & First Aide Certification
- Anaphylaxis Awareness and Response
- Bloodborne Pathogens for School Employees — Refresher 2
- Cultural Competency Training (Virginia)
- De-Escalation Strategies Module 3 - Conflict De-Escalation Techniques
- Discrimination-Free Workplace
- Hampton City - Child Abuse & Neglect
- Hampton City - Customer Service
- Hampton City - Mental Health Awareness
- Hampton City - Threat Assessment
- Hampton City - Human Trafficking
- Hampton City - Seizures
- Student Privacy Rights (FERPA)
- Title IX Federal 2020 Amendments – Training for All School Employees
Accomplishments
- Deans List
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hampton High School
08.2026 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hunter B. Andrews PK-8
01.2026 - 07.2026
Special Education Student Teacher
The Cooke School and Institute
09.2025 - 12.2025
Special Education Student Teacher
Columbia Secondary School
09.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education Student Teacher
Hampton High School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Intellectual Disability And Autism
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Pennsylvania State University