Clarissa Maliga
Daly City,CA
Summary
Experienced in both high school and middle school settings, skilled education and mathematics teacher excelling at implementing differentiated instruction and conducting learning style assessments. Proven track record in selecting engaging materials and utilizing de-escalation techniques to enhance student learning outcomes and create a supportive educational environment. Versatile special education teacher prioritizing individual student needs across academic and emotional development. Demonstrates empathy and accommodation while designing and implementing hands-on lessons catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in maintaining constant communication with families and employing patience and positive reinforcement within team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools that foster academic achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RSP Teacher
Parkside Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Mathematics Teacher
City College of San Francisco
09.2018 - Current
- Taught various kinds of math at standard, remedial and advanced levels
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students
- Created a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Special Education Math Teacher
Aragon High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
Special Education Math Teacher
Washington High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Collaborated with education instructors across multiple departments optimizing student learning
- Co-led instructional aide staff meetings and trainings.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Math Teacher
Balboa High School
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
RSP Teacher
Malcolm X Academy Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Liberal Arts
Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA05.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA07.2022
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Material Selection
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Support
- Mathematics Intervention
- Multicultural Awareness
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- Curriculum Adjustments
Accomplishments
- Implemented City College of San Francisco (CCSF) Pacific Islanders United States course at Balboa High School, 2019
- Cofounded Empowering Pacific Islanders Collectively Corporately (EPICC)
- Enriched school climate and culture
References
References available upon request
Timeline
RSP Teacher
Parkside Intermediate School
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Math Teacher
Aragon High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Math Teacher
Washington High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
RSP Teacher
Malcolm X Academy Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Mathematics Teacher
City College of San Francisco
09.2018 - Current
Special Education Math Teacher
Balboa High School
08.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Liberal Arts
Notre Dame De Namur University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of California, Berkeley
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