Deborah Rios
Cutler Bay,FL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Study Teacher
Natalie Schwartz
2021.08 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Developed students'' problem-solving abilities by presenting real-life scenarios for them to analyze and resolve.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive teaching strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
Gulliver Academy
2005.08 - 2021.06
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- 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.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL02.2002
Skills
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Motivational Techniques
- Online Teaching
- Special Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Elementary Education
- [State] teaching credential
- Standardized Testing
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Timeline
Independent Study Teacher
Natalie Schwartz
2021.08 - Current
Teacher
Gulliver Academy
2005.08 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
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