Dalia Samano
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 4 years of expertise as an intellectual figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings. All while continuing to adopt California state laws that protect students with educational rights.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist
Corona/Norco Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
- Managed a caseload of 28-30 students per school year
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities
- Ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community
- Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain up-to-date on SPED laws and education laws to stay in compliance and provide students with, To provide high quality, cost effective after school activities for underrepresented students
- Provide safe learning environments where students feel comfortable to further explore their ideas after school
- To prepare and maintain a set schedule for students to follow, that meets each one of their educational achievements
Education Specialist
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities
- Ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community
- Ability to work with ethnically and economically diverse student body
- Managed and met deadlines for a caseload of 20-25 students
- Worked with special education students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
Aspire Teacher Residency Program
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborative with mentor, Viviana Gentry, to gradually takeover classroom responsibilities, including three full weeks takeovers
- Foster safe and positive learning environments by remaining consistent with expectations, and prioritizing relationships with students, families, and staff
- Create engaging and rigorous lesson plans by implementing Aspire instructional techniques
- Interpret and analyze student data to inform and improve instruction
- Differentiate instruction for diverse classroom to fit individual needs of each student
- Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, along with developing thorough IEPs
EdBoost Learning Center Director (Tutor/Director)
08.2017 - 08.2018
- One-on-one tutoring program for students in grades k-12, assistance in the homework program with student to teacher ratio of 5:1
- Prepare high school students for upcoming future; college
- College counseling and peer guidance through their final years of high school is one of the main achievements I have acquired in this position
- Ability to thoroughly explain a subject with a timely manner and run with the schedule of the classroom so that the student is not behind, rather ahead of his/her studies
- Providing strategic way of covering material so that the student does not fall behind, and can promptly present his understandings to myself and the teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
University of The Pacific
06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Chicano Studies and Education Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2019
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Long Beach City College
06.2017
Skills
- Takes initiative, team player, and provides innovative ideas
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google, Zoom, and Prezi
- Highly organized, fast learner, multitasker, ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines
- IEP Expertise, well organized with personnel file, database management
- Legal Standards in Education
- Well experienced with inbound/outbound professional phone calls
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Education Specialist
Corona/Norco Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Education Specialist
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.2020 - 06.2022
Aspire Teacher Residency Program
06.2019 - 06.2020
EdBoost Learning Center Director (Tutor/Director)
08.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Chicano Studies and Education Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Long Beach City College