Awilda Maria Ortiz Cruz
Seagoville
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with the Department of Education of Puerto Rico, adept at developing tailored IEPs and fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork, I successfully enhanced student engagement and academic growth through innovative strategies and effective parent communication. Committed to promoting social skills and personal development.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Department of Education of Puerto Rico
09.1985 - 11.2015
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Bachelors - Education
Universidad Pontifica Catolica De Puerto Rico
Ponce Puerto Rico05-1984
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Instructional strategies
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Progress evaluations
- Life skills instruction
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Social integration
- Child development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motor skills development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Department of Education of Puerto Rico
09.1985 - 11.2015
Bachelors - Education
Universidad Pontifica Catolica De Puerto Rico
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