Christina Rodriguez
Howard Beach,NY
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Heart Share
02.2020 - 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.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Robert Castelli
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Touro College
New York, NY01.2021
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Play-Based Learning
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Heart Share
02.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Robert Castelli
01.2015 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Touro College
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