Andrea Armatas
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 9+ years of experience supporting students with diverse academic and social-emotional needs. Skilled in delivering research-based, individualized instruction and fostering whole-child development through inclusive, collaborative, and data-driven practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
Element Education
Escondido, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive special education assessments, developed and managed compliant IEPs for caseloads of 25+ students per year.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of up to 8 people to support student achievement and individualized learning goals.
- Provided direct SAI to individual and small-group settings, supporting over 90% of students in meeting or making progress toward IEP goals.
- Partnered with parents, educators, and service providers to monitor student progress quarterly and facilitate effective communication.
- Maintained accurate student records and special education documentation annually and supervised instructional aides daily to support instruction and compliance.
Inclusion Specialist Teacher
Bright Star Schools
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with educators, related service providers, and families to develop and implement individualized programs for caseloads of 20 students that supported students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.
- Delivered data-driven specialized academic instruction aligned to IEP goals and differentiated to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Led monthly professional development and staff collaboration on special education best practices, accommodations, and strategies for supporting students with disabilities.
- Maintained compliance with special education regulations by monitoring IEP service minutes weekly and managing legal timelines.
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee, WI
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented data-driven IEPs aligned to individual student needs, progress, and academic performance for caseloads of 15+ students.
- Collaborated with multiple general education teachers to design and implement effective accommodations, classroom supports, and intervention strategies for students with disabilities.
- Supported schoolwide student success initiatives through annual state testing coordination, daily PBIS implementation, and weekly ongoing professional development in instructional best practices and systems support.
Skills
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development & Compliance
- Data-Driven Goal Writing and Progress Monitoring
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Strategies
- Behavior De-escalation and Crisis Prevention Techniques
- Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learning Needs
- Specially Designed Academic Instruction (SAI)
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams and Families
- Student Assessment and Educational Data Analysis
Accomplishments
Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI
Masters of Arts in Special Education
University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Certification
- California Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate with EL/CLAD
- Wisconsin Cross Categorical Special Education License: K-8 Special Education
Timeline
Education Specialist
Element Education
10.2022 - Current
Inclusion Specialist Teacher
Bright Star Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
06.2017 - 06.2020