Clarissa Maliga
Daly City,CA
Summary
Organized Special Education Math Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in California and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RSP Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
San Mateo County Office of Education
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
RSP Teacher Math & English
Design Technology High School
07.2025 - Current
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with cognitive disabilities.
Mathematics Teacher
City College of San Francisco
09.2018 - Current
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve skills of children.
RSP Math & English Teacher
Parkside Intermediate School
08.2024 - 06.2025
- 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.
Special Education Math Teacher
Aragon High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Helped students with special needs to reintegrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements.
Special Education Math Teacher
Washington High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
RSP Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
Malcolm X Academy Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- 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 - 05.2021
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA07-2022
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
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Instructional strategies
- Student engagement
- Assessment tools
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Differentiated instruction
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
Timeline
RSP Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
San Mateo County Office of Education
12.2025 - Current
RSP Teacher Math & English
Design Technology High School
07.2025 - Current
RSP Math & English Teacher
Parkside Intermediate School
08.2024 - 06.2025
Special Education Math Teacher
Aragon High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Math Teacher
Washington High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
RSP Teacher/Mathematics Teacher
Malcolm X Academy Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Mathematics Teacher
City College of San Francisco
09.2018 - Current
Special Education Math Teacher
Balboa High School
08.2016 - 05.2021
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
References
References available upon request