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Work History
Education
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Certification
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BONNIELIZA AMADOR

Hudson

Summary

Professional educator with extensive experience in virtual instruction and curriculum development. Highly skilled in creating engaging and interactive learning environments, utilizing digital tools to enhance student comprehension. Recognized for collaborative work with peers and adaptability to changing educational needs. Demonstrated expertise in lesson planning, student assessment, and classroom management. Committed to promoting academic success and fostering a supportive learning community.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

WEST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY
08.2023 - Current
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, building strong relationships and fostering a supportive learning environment at home.
  • Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to succeed.
  • Organized extracurricular activities for students, fostering teamwork and social skills while broadening interests outside the traditional curriculum.

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.

Gifted and Talented Teacher

LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current with educational trends and best practices in gifted education.

Computer Lab Instructor

LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Participate in blended learning models, which includes both on-line and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various schools and districts across the state; may be required to report to an assigned school
  • Provided individualized support to students requiring extra assistance, boosting their confidence and skill levels in computer-related tasks.

SCHOOL PREVENTION COUNSELOR

DACCO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.

CHILD SAFETY CASE MANAGER

DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect
  • Remained objective in handling each case, especially when children and families were in high-stress situations
  • Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home
  • Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.

Education

Master of Science - Behavioral Studies

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
11.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
04.2015

Associate of Arts and Sciences - Law Studies

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2013

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Collaborative learning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Student motivation techniques
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Small group instruction
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Counseling
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Behavior monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Received IDEA Public Schools Core Value Award.

Certification

Special Education ESE K-12

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

WEST PASCO EDUCATION ACADEMY
08.2023 - Current

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - 07.2023

Computer Lab Instructor

LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
10.2018 - 07.2021

SCHOOL PREVENTION COUNSELOR

DACCO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
07.2018 - 10.2018

CHILD SAFETY CASE MANAGER

DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING
02.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Saint Leo University

Associate of Arts and Sciences - Law Studies

Keiser University

Gifted and Talented Teacher

LEARNING GATE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Master of Science - Behavioral Studies

Saint Leo University
BONNIELIZA AMADOR