Barbara P. Ina
Summary
Organized Resource Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for all children required to flourish in an academic setting. Certified and licensed in Florida and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
09.2009 - 05.2023
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led day long, real-life simulations in financial literacy with up to 130 5th grade and 8th grade students.
- Trained up to 50 parents daily.
- Trained classroom teachers.
- Planned visits for up to 8000 students yearly.
- Used multiple technology programs (Nearpod, File Maker Pro, etc.) on several platforms.
- Maintained inventory and ordered materials.
- Planned transportation for 8000 students.
- Communicated with all stakeholders.
- Utilized a variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
Teacher of Reading and Language Arts
Pinellas County School Board
08.2000 - 09.2009
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized computer program (READ 180) to support and assess students progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Administered standardized testing (FCAT - Florida Comprehensive Test) to students with Section 504 plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pinellas County School Board
08.1986 - 08.2000
- Speech-Language Pathologist - 08/1985 to 06/1986 San Antonio ISD - San Antonio, TX
- Speech-Language Pathologist - 01/1979 to 06/1985 St. Mary Parish School Board - Franklin, LA
- Educated students and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Monitored students' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Treated students with speech and language development problems
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.1974
Skills
- Activity Organization
- MS Office Proficiency
- Middle School Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Meetings
- Instructional Strategies
- Language Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Small Group Leadership
- IEP Goals
- Lesson Preparation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Class Instruction
- Student Records Management
- Paraprofessional Oversight
Certification
State of Florida Department of Education
Educator Certificate #597933
Valid: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2027
Endorsements for:
Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
ESOL (Grades K-12)
Speech Correction (Grades K-12)
English (Grades 5-9)
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
09.2009 - 05.2023
Teacher of Reading and Language Arts
Pinellas County School Board
08.2000 - 09.2009
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pinellas County School Board
08.1986 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders - Elementary Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
State of Florida Department of Education
Educator Certificate #597933
Valid: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2027
Endorsements for:
Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12)
Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
ESOL (Grades K-12)
Speech Correction (Grades K-12)
English (Grades 5-9)
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