Danitza Melayne Leal
Calexico,CA
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
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificate
Work History
Instructor: Early Childhood Education
University Of California, Riverside Extension
04.2024 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans that effectively conveyed complex concepts to a diverse range of learners.
- Promoted a supportive virtual learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students and promptly addressing concerns or questions.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance throughout the course.
Teacher of Severely Disabled
Imperial County Office of Education
11.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented tailored individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with moderate to severe disabilities.
- Utilized evidence-based instructional strategies and accommodations to support learning in communication, academics, social skills, and daily living.
- Adapted curriculum materials to ensure accessibility and relevance for diverse learning needs.
- Employed assistive technology to enhance engagement and facilitate learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with related service providers to address comprehensive student needs and promote holistic development.
- Established inclusive classroom environments fostering belonging and respect for all students.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support self-regulation and positive behaviors.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Communicated regularly with parents and stakeholders to provide updates and collaborate on student success strategies.
- Engaged in professional development to stay updated on best practices in special education.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education: Moderate To Severe
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2019
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06.2017
Skills
- Compassionate
- Resourceful
- Patient
- Adaptability
- Collaborative
- Resilient
- Organized
- Advocacy
Certification
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Standard Professional Severe-Prof Spec Ed, K-12 Certificate, Arizona Department of Education
- Certificate of Clearance, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD), University of Phoenix
- Classroom and Behavior Management Certificate, UC San Diego Extended Studies
- Teaching Students with Special Needs Competency Award of Completion Certificate, UC San Diego Extended Studies
- CPR/AED/First Aid - National CPR Foundation
Timeline
Instructor: Early Childhood Education
University Of California, Riverside Extension
04.2024 - Current
Teacher of Severely Disabled
Imperial County Office of Education
11.2021 - Current
Master of Education - Special Education: Moderate To Severe
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Imperial Valley College