Carolyn Cervantes
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated Education Specialist with a strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by special needs students. Resilience and positivity are demonstrated in high-pressure situations, fostering a supportive learning environment. Effective collaboration with classroom teachers to create tailored accommodations and individualized strategies that enhance inclusion within mainstream classrooms. Committed to advocating for diverse learning needs and promoting an educational experience for all students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Rocklin Academy Charter Schools
Rocklin, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Created, scheduled and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Collaborated with several departments and general education teachers, in support of students with special needs
- Attended monthly staff training sessions
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Options For Youth Charter School
Sacramento, CA
07.2011 - 07.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Taught multiple subjects to students with learning, behavioral and emotional disabilities
- Counseled "at-risk" students in navigating critical life skills and decision making techniques, as well as maintaining healthy peer relationships
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR
Elk Grove Unified School District
Elk Grove, CA
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided one-to-one support for two students identified with high functioning Autism
- Implemented student behavior plan which was utilized daily with support and collaboration from classroom teacher, parents, and IEP team
- Prepared and modified instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University
Sacramento, CA05-2012
Mild/Mod & Multiple Subject Credentials - Special Education
California State University
Sacramento, CA05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Sacramento, CA05-2008
Skills
- Authorized to teach students with ASD
- Experienced with academic assessments & preparing assessment reports
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques (Elementary and Secondary education)
- Trained in CPI
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Rocklin Academy Charter Schools
08.2018 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Options For Youth Charter School
07.2011 - 07.2018
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR
Elk Grove Unified School District
05.2009 - 06.2010
Mild/Mod & Multiple Subject Credentials - Special Education
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University