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Claudia Montwaid

Charleston,SC

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on 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

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Autism Teacher

Devon Forest Elementary
Goose Creek, SC
08.2022 - Current
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

XCAT Teacher

H.E. Bonner Elementary
Moncks Corner, SC
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Taught reading, language arts, math and social sciences in self-contained classroom.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Development Center
Charleston, SC
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05.2021

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Student Behavior Management
  • Motivating Students
  • Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods

Certification

  • CPI Certified
  • Ukeru Certified
  • CPR & First Aid Certified
  • Darkness to Light Certified
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Certified

Languages

Italian

Timeline

Autism Teacher

Devon Forest Elementary
08.2022 - Current

XCAT Teacher

H.E. Bonner Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Development Center
10.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

College of Charleston

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