Ana M Albizures
Chicago,IL
Summary
I want to use the skills I have learned to teach and motivate students with special needs with a guided and personalized curriculum that is suited for their learning needs, independence, and success. I am committed to the complete development of children of different socio-economic backgrounds and have demonstrated skills in classroom management and discipline implementation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Steinmetz College Prep
09.2020 - Current
- Provide specially designed instruction for diverse learners in co-taught and self-contained settings across multiple subjects.
- Develop and implement individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with general education teachers, parents, and support staff.
- Use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students.
- Lead data-driven instructional planning and progress monitoring to ensure student growth.
- Facilitate inclusion by co-teaching in general education classrooms and modifying curriculum for accessibility.
- Mentor students in academic, social, and behavioral skill-building to increase independence.
- Collaborate with families and community partners to strengthen home-school connections and support student success.
- Took the lead in writing unit plans for my team-taught department, ensuring alignment with standards and student needs.
Student Teaching
Hanson Park Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Designed and implemented academic and SEL lessons for K-2nd grade in a cross-categorical classroom.
- Provided feedback to students that they would be able to immediately apply.
- Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing student needs through special accommodations.
- Differentiated activities and goals to meet each student’s individual needs and abilities.
- Achieved an increase in reading sight words in student reading.
- Used a variety of techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
SECA
Lane Tech High School
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Assist the lead teacher in reinforcing efforts with students in accordance with each students’ Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Work with students independently or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assist in developing a positive and orderly learning environment that engages students and maximizes on-task behavior.
- Stimulate reflection by guiding students to explore areas of risk, discomfort, and opportunity.
- Assist a classroom of students with various levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities in learning lessons provided by the teacher.
Education
Principal Certificate - Leadership Certificate
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06.2026
MA - Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2020
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2014
Skills
- CPS-Approved Spanish Translator (oral and written)
- Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English (oral and written)
- 10 years of experience in the field of SPED
- Patient and understanding
- I am highly adaptable and capable of effectively transitioning from one subject other another
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL), LBS1 (PreK-21) IEIN: 715996
- Pending ESL Approval (Awaiting Endorsement)
- Planned Bilingual Endorsement (Test Scheduled)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Steinmetz College Prep
09.2020 - Current
Student Teaching
Hanson Park Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
SECA
Lane Tech High School
09.2014 - 01.2020
Principal Certificate - Leadership Certificate
American College of Education
MA - Special Education
Northeastern Illinois University
BA - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northeastern Illinois University