Cindy Gutierrez
Summary
General and Special Education Certified NYS Early childhood B-2.
Bilingual teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Optimal Care Services
01.2024 - Current
- Work with pre school students with a disability on academic, emotional, and social skills.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and other school staff to implement effective strategies in the classroom for each student based on their individualized education plan.
- Interpret formal, informal, and classroom-based assessments to help with instructional decisions. Collect data on student performance to improve outcomes and direct instruction.
- Select and adapt materials to help students with disabilities access the general education curriculum.
Special Education Teacher
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
10.2014 - 12.2023
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Reading Academic Intervention Specialist
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress following policies developed by the school district.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Taught reading strategies to individual and small groups.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Second Grade Teacher Assistant
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Education
Master of Science - General And Special Educatoin B-2
Touro College
NY06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY Old Westbury
Long Island, NY06.1995
Skills
Bilingual Spanish/English
- Differentiated instruction
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Strong collaboration skills
- Understanding of special education
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Optimal Care Services
01.2024 - Current
Reading Academic Intervention Specialist
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2018 - 08.2023
Fourth Grade Teacher
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
Second Grade Teacher Assistant
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2016 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
10.2014 - 12.2023
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Peninsula Preparatory Academy
08.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Science - General And Special Educatoin B-2
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY Old Westbury
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