Deborah Reyes

• Guided educators and parents on best practices for supporting students with disabilities, provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students, and customized small group and individual learning activities based on differentiated needs.
• Mentored special education teachers, provided cultural sensitivity training, and observed classroom instruction to offer constructive feedback, fostering professional growth and instructional excellence.
• Led collaborative meetings to align educational goals, attended IEP meetings for ELL students receiving special education services, and conferred with parents and staff on educational activities and policies.
• Resolved student and teacher challenges to enhance academic progress, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.

Internship at UHC: 100 contact hours to be completed by August 2025.

• Interpreted and reported on test results, and discussed findings with teachers, administrators, and caregivers.
• Conducted and completed evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services. (Examples of assessments given include WIAT, WJIV, KBIT, and Brigance.)
• Analyzed the results of formal testing procedures used to diagnose specific learning disabilities or other conditions.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

• Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
• Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
• Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
• Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
• Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.

• Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff, parents, and administrators on best practices in educating students with disabilities.
• Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies.
• Provided professional development training sessions to faculty members on topics related to special education laws and regulations.
• Researched new instructional strategies or technologies that may benefit students with disabilities.
• Coordinated testing activities such as administering standardized tests or completing formal evaluations when necessary.
• Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
• Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
• Served as a liaison between school personnel and outside agencies.
• Facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, therapists, administrators. to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
• Maintained up-to-date records of all evaluations, assessments, IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.