Daniela Rosas Bernal
Huntington Park,CA
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education
Greendot
08.2023 - Current
- Support teachers in adapting their teaching methods to accommodate the specific needs of special education students.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to develop and modify lesson plans for optimal learning experiences.
- Coordinate with special education staff to provide appropriate modifications or accommodations for students with individualized learning needs.
- Improved special education services by establishing partnerships with specialized providers and creating tailored interventions for students in need.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans focused on special education students.
Corps Member
Teach For America
01.2023 - Current
- Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
- Participate in an intensive virtual summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement
- Simultaneously teach in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers
- Engage in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.
Instructional Aide
Watts Learning Center
10.2022 - Current
- Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
- Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests according to student performance and behavior
- Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Peer Mentor/ Success Coach
East Los Angeles College
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Mentor and guide individuals or small groups of first year college students throughout the first year
- Create and host workshops for all first-year students to offer guidance throughout their college years
- Meet with students to talk about their goals, challenges faced in the classroom, and provide tips on succeeding in college.
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology -
University of California
Los Angeles, CAAssociate in Arts in Sociology; Associate in Arts in Political Science -
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Special Education Support
- Special education curriculum
- Special Education Advocacy
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
Timeline
Special Education
Greendot
08.2023 - Current
Corps Member
Teach For America
01.2023 - Current
Instructional Aide
Watts Learning Center
10.2022 - Current
Peer Mentor/ Success Coach
East Los Angeles College
07.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology -
University of California
Associate in Arts in Sociology; Associate in Arts in Political Science -
East Los Angeles College
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