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Darlene Almodovar

Brooksville,Florida

Summary

Accomplished Staffing & Compliance Specialist, determined to exceed expectations, with a proven track record at Hernando County School Board, adept in compliance monitoring and fostering strong relationships. Increased efficiency and trained over 100 individuals across various districts, showcasing expertise in staff development and critical thinking. Fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language, enhancing inclusive communication and educational strategies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staffing & Compliance Specialist

Hernando County School Board
02.2021 - Current
  • Scheduled IEP meetings with parents, students, therapists, and specialist, filled out required paperwork and prepared pertinent resources.
  • Oversee and trained over 50 individuals to work in various aspects of special education, IEP writing, compliance training, goal implementation, data collection and community programs.
  • Managed high-volume tasks across multiple schools and departments, consistently meeting deadlines while providing reliable communication with stakeholders.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, administration, teachers, therapists, students, and community members leading to a fluid work environment and successful educational implementation.
  • Increased overall efficiency through effective management of the goal tracking system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up with stakeholders.
  • Coordinated internal training programs for fellow staffing specialists and teachers to improve overall team performance and consistency in instructional delivery.
  • Fostered an inclusive work environment.
  • Improved organizational filing systems for confidential student records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.

Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Team Leader

Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2015 - 02.2021
  • Managed a team of 15 educators and support staff, including teachers, paraprofessionals, and sign language interpreters, to ensure the effective daily education of 60 students who are deaf or hard of hearing, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to meet each student's unique needs.
  • Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
  • Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
  • Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Teacher of the Deaf - Middle School

Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf
02.2012 - 06.2015
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

Spanish Teacher - K-6

School District of Lancaster
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.

Education

Master of Science - Education of The Deaf & Hard of Hearing K-12

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
05-2007

Concentration - Spanish Language And Literature

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
05-2007

Skills

  • Fluent in English, Spanish & American Sign Language
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Internal auditing
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Training and mentoring
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff development

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Hillsborough County Employee of the Year through effectively helping establish a bi-modal inclusion model for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing at the elementary level.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop meeting and accommodation tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 20+ staff members (various locations).
  • Collaborated with team of 6 teachers in the development of ASL Parent Cafe (trilingual sign language class).

Certification

  • Hearing Impaired K-12 (FL & PA)
  • Elementary Education K-12 (FL & PA)
  • Spanish K-12 (PA)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staffing & Compliance Specialist

Hernando County School Board
02.2021 - Current

Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing - Team Leader

Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2015 - 02.2021

Teacher of the Deaf - Middle School

Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf
02.2012 - 06.2015

Spanish Teacher - K-6

School District of Lancaster
08.2008 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Education of The Deaf & Hard of Hearing K-12

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Concentration - Spanish Language And Literature

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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