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Education
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Certification
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DARLENE TARDAGUILA

DARLENE TARDAGUILA

Torrance,Ca.

Summary

Accomplished Education Specialist with 13 plus years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational 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.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DES Education Specialist Level II

Dynamic Education Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Working with student with learning disabilites, Autism, and ID providing one to one support in all academic areas as stated in their current IEP/s
  • Provide reading interventions using the Sonday System I and II reading intervention program for the students who are behind in reading, writing, spelling and punctuation
  • Provide Transition2Life program to students who are required to complete the program
  • Create individualized lessons to support the student’s needs through auditory, visual and/or hands-on learning modalities
  • Provide behavioral interventions to support the student and increase positive behavior reinforcement while reducing negative behaviors
  • Interact with parents to provide feedback and suggest educational objectives in the home.

LAUSD Education Specialist Instruction Level II

Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2016
  • Worked with students with mild to moderate disabilities to support educational success, learning and achievement
  • Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others
  • Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards
  • Developed solutions to improve performance
  • Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth
  • Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.

Stay at Home Mom

01.1997 - 08.2005
  • Stay at home mother raising two children taking care of their needs and wellbeing

Education

Master of Arts - Education -

Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, CA
  • Relevant Coursework: Curriculum & Instruction
  • GPA: 3.9

Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology -

Chapman University, Orange, CA
  • Honors: Honor Roll 2002-2004, Dean's List 2002-2004, magna cum laude graduate
  • GPA: 3.975

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies -

Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK
GPA: 4.0

High School Diploma -

Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School, Harbor City, CA

Psy D. - Doctor of Psychology -

California Southern University, Irvine, CA
09.2023
  • Research Project: A QUALITATIVE SYSTEMIC REVIEW: THE BENEFITS LIGHT THERAPY HAS ON RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION (pending September 2023)
  • GPA: 3.8

Skills

  • Support and Education
  • Parental and Guardian Assistance
  • Instructional Techniques
  • One-on- Teaching
  • Co-teaching
  • RSP and Special Day Class Teaching
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Learning Modalities
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Learning Assessments
  • Interactive Media
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Behavior Standards
  • District Standards
  • Course Materials and Supplies
  • Social Behaviors
  • SMART Boards
  • Positive Interactions
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Group Assistance
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Intervention Strategies

Certification

  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential Level II, 07/11/2008 to present
  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential Level I, 07/19/2007
  • District Intern Credential LAUSD, 08/2/2005
  • Autism Certification, 01/18/2015
  • ELA 1 Certification

Affiliations

Member of National Association of Special Education Teachers

Timeline

DES Education Specialist Level II - Dynamic Education Services
01.2023 - Current
LAUSD Education Specialist Instruction Level II - Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2016
Stay at Home Mom -
01.1997 - 08.2005
Concordia University Irvine - Master of Arts - Education,
Chapman University - Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology,
Tulsa Community College - Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies,
Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School - High School Diploma,
California Southern University - Psy D. - Doctor of Psychology,

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