Beatriz Solis
El Paso
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
SISD
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Special Education Paraprofessional
SISD
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Home Care Provider
Care Home Health
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Performed laundry and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Education
Special Education
Alternative Certification Program
Iteach, TX 06.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor's of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Texas
El Paso, TXAssociate of Arts - Criminal Justice
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Student Records Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Team Collaboration
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
Languages
2
Internship Experience
Intern - El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center.
Timeline
Special Education
Alternative Certification Program
06.2025 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
SISD
09.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
SISD
02.2020 - 08.2021
Home Care Provider
Care Home Health
03.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor's of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Texas
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
El Paso Community College