Christine Leal
Pecos,NM
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pecos Independent School District
02.2003 - Current
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
After School Coordinator
Pecos Independent School District
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Managed schedules and coordinated resources for efficient use of time, space, and materials in the program.
- Collaborated with teachers to reinforce academic concepts taught during the day through after-school activities.
- Completed and kept records related to program and individual students for future use by other personnel.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in after-school programs.
- Coordinated with community partners to bring guest speakers and special events to the program, exposing students to new ideas and career possibilities.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Special Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05.2002
Skills
- Co-teaching Experience
- Inclusion Strategies
- Life Skills Instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Child Development
- IEP development
- Sensory Integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Head Teacher Support
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
I am certified in Level III Instructional Leader with a license in the areas of:
* Pre-K -12 Special education
* K-8 Elementary Education
* Endorsement in TESOL
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pecos Independent School District
02.2003 - Current
After School Coordinator
Pecos Independent School District
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Special Education
New Mexico Highlands University
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