BRIANNA PERALES
EL PASO,TX
Summary
I am experienced in servicing the needs of students in compliance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEP) with complete focus on integrating instructional and curriculum strategies in enabling students to achieve full potential of academic achievement and life skills. In addition, assisting students with technological devices to better enable communication. Also, aide students with work samples that give opportunities with hands on work that allows them to understand academic processes. I am also experienced in working with a team to help meet the needs of students.
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hueco Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher Grades 3-5
Tornillo Intermediate
01.2019 - Current
- Develop Individual Education Plans
- Co-teach with General Education Teachers to implement various teaching strategies
- Monitor student progress
- Provide intervention for low academic-achieving students
Physical Education Instructional Aide Grades Pre-K-5
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Carry out tasks and assume responsibilities under supervision of a Physical Education teacher
- Guide group activities for students
- Assist teacher in the implementation of physical activities for students
Special Education/Self-Contained Unit Teacher Assistant/ Instructional Aide Grades Pr-K-5
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Carry out tasks and assume responsibilities under supervision of a teaching team
- Perform in selecting, planning, organization and evaluating Instructional activities
- Assist teachers with the implementation of methodology and use of instructional media to yield an educational environment for all students
- Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work for students set up and assigned by different teachers
- Assist teacher in devising special strategies and instructional activities for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of at-risk students, needs, interests and abilities
- Work one-on-one with students to meet academic and functional goals
- Modification of Unit exams for students grade 3-4
Tutor/Athletic Coach Grades 9-12
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Assist students in credit recovery course work
- Work one-on-one with students to meet academic goals
- Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
- Assistant Track Coach
General Education Tutor
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Carry out tasks and assume responsibilities under supervision of different teachers
- Assist teachers in implementation of varies teaching strategies
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
06.2018
Bachelors of Health Science - Kinesiology
University of Texas in El Paso
12.2016
High School Diploma -
Anthony High School
06.2009
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Parent communications
- IEP implementation
- IEP development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Student needs assessment
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Autism spectrum disorders
References
- Georgina Miramontes, Special Education Coordinator and Diagnostician, Tornillo ISD, 19200 Cobb Street, Tornillo, TX, 79835, 915.539.4912
- Cleoni Baeza, Bilingual Teacher, Tornillo Intermediate School, 277 Penbridge Place, El Paso, TX, 79928, 915.208.5081
- Nadia De La Rosa, Elementary Principal, Ysleta ISD, 19 Via Placita, El Paso, TX, 79927, 915.525.2520
Certificationstraining
- Special Education EC-12 Teacher Certification
- Core Subjects with STR EC-6
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- CPR
- Texas Educator Certification CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hueco Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher Grades 3-5
Tornillo Intermediate
01.2019 - Current
Physical Education Instructional Aide Grades Pre-K-5
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
Special Education/Self-Contained Unit Teacher Assistant/ Instructional Aide Grades Pr-K-5
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
Tutor/Athletic Coach Grades 9-12
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
General Education Tutor
Anthony Independent School District
08.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Health Science - Kinesiology
University of Texas in El Paso
High School Diploma -
Anthony High School
Master of Education - Special Education
Grand Canyon University