Angela Perez
Covington,LA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with over 15 years experience with a focus on individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
7th and 8th Grade Math Resource Teacher
Fontainebleau Junior High
08.2021 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-education students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
3-8 Inclusion/Resource Special Education Teacher
Emily C. Watkins
08.2011 - 05.2021
- Created safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Created engaging writing prompts that encouraged students to develop critical thinking skills and articulate their thoughts clearly.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA and Math.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives.
- Differentiate instruction for student with disabilities by employing a variety of instructional strategies.
- Created and utilized behavior plans and classroom management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - K-6 Elementary Ed, 1-12 Special Education, ESL
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL2007
Skills
- Create and Manage Individual Education Plans
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- In-depth Subject Knowledge
- Teaching Diverse Learners
- Motivating Students
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade Math Resource Teacher
Fontainebleau Junior High
08.2021 - Current
3-8 Inclusion/Resource Special Education Teacher
Emily C. Watkins
08.2011 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - K-6 Elementary Ed, 1-12 Special Education, ESL
The University of West Florida
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