Cintya Reyes
Miami
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with nearly 8 years of experience supporting students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized instruction, behavior support plans, IEPs, and evidence-based teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, building positive relationships with families, and fostering students' academic, social, communication, and functional growth. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can reach their full potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Children Resource Center
08.2024 - Current
- Planned and delivered differentiated instruction aligned with students' Education Programs (EP) and academic standards to meet diverse learning needs.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored EP goals while collecting and analyzing student data to track progress and guide instruction.
- Collaborated with Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT), and paraprofessionals to implement individualized instructional and behavioral supports.
- Collaborated with special area teachers to foster student engagement, participation, and success during art, music, physical education, technology, and other enrichment classes.
- Created a structured, inclusive classroom environment using evidence-based behavior management strategies, visual supports, and positive reinforcement to promote student success and independence.
- Adapted curriculum, assessments, and instructional materials using multisensory teaching strategies, assistive technology, and hands-on learning experiences.
- Built strong partnerships with families and school staff through regular communication, collaborative problem-solving, and participation in multidisciplinary meetings to support student achievement.
SPED-Intellectual Disabilities Teacher
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
05.2019 - 06.2024
- Create lessons and projects to complete learning objectives aligned with M-DCPS Access Point guidelines.
- Work one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student have an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintain communication with M-DCPS Intellectual Disabilities Team to obtain updated information about new platforms and resources to be utilized in the modified curriculum to enhance students' learning.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties and behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Include multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Responsible for writing and implementing IEP's, and FAB's/ BIP's.
- Maintain attendance and grade book as required by school.
- Develop team communications and information for meetings.
- Attend faculty meetings and Professional Development trainings.
- Organize classroom supplies and post instructional and motivational materials on walls to create a fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
SPED-Paraprofessional
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Helped teacher prepare learning materials for daily instruction.
- Collaborated with teacher to create a customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Participated in on-going in-service trainings.
- Monitored students on field trips, handled roll call, and group movement to keep students safe in public settings.
Education
BBA - Marketing And Advertisement
Interamerican University of Panama
Panama City, PanamaSkills
- IEP Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Awarded the 2022-2023 "Rookie Teacher of The Year" at Auburndale Elementary School.
Certification
- Eligible for a Florida Temporary Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education (K–12)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Children Resource Center
08.2024 - Current
SPED-Intellectual Disabilities Teacher
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
05.2019 - 06.2024
SPED-Paraprofessional
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
10.2018 - 05.2019
BBA - Marketing And Advertisement
Interamerican University of Panama