Devany Vazquez-Padilla
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Special Education Teacher with 4 years of experience dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of students with diverse learning needs. Adept at developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) to address students' unique strengths and challenges, while fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Skilled in collaboration, behavior management, and data-driven instruction, with a passion for advocating for the underserved students' rights and ensuring access to quality education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Neighborhood Charter School
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Boosted students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of inquiry-based teaching methods
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Advocated for students' needs within the school community, ensuring access to appropriate resources, services, and accommodations among the underserved community
- Teaching with an emphasis on college readiness for all students, to ensure they are adequately prepared to make informed decisions concerning post-secondary education and future endeavors.
Z-Hope Committee
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Mu Zeta Chapter
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Support and assist with interactive, holistic, and informational outreach programs and events designed to enhance, cultivate, and empower participants by encouraging health-promoting lifestyle choices across their lifespan
- Provide preventative care knowledge and support specific to the Women, Youth, Seniors, Men, and International Women of Color
- Promoting the committees belief that providing culturally appropriate activities within the communities we've become apart of facilitates empowerment and promotes HOPE (Helping Other People Excel).
DEI Committee Member
Neighborhood Charter Schools
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans, setting a clear direction for the organization's future growth
- Organized impactful events that raised awareness about the organization's mission and expanded its reach within the community.
Lead Teacher in Residence
KIPP Academy Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Teaching ELA, mathematics, writing, and Social and Emotional learning to 3rd Graders
- Focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future
- High regard for character development to ensure that our students celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths
- Seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Bronx, NY.
Residential Counselor
St. Anne's Institute
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervise minors and young women between the ages of 12-18
- Provide supervision & guidance to female adolescents in a residential & therapeutic environment
- Helping clients develop skills that will improve their self-esteem and prepare them with vital skills to facilitate a successful transition to independent living or family reunification
- Assisting clients with developing and practicing skills that are ultimately designed to aid in successful community integration
- Enhanced residents' quality of life by implementing open communication practices and providing emotional support
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
Managing Coordinator
Multicultural Resource Center
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Supervise peer educators in a resource center
- Worked to spread multicultural awareness
- Scheduled, led, and worked collaboratively alongside other students concerning the development of campus programs
- Fostered a safe environment that provided a cherished space for marginalized students
- Created programs to facilitate impactful discussions on hard-to-broach topics that are prevalent within society and embedded culturally in many communities.
Intern (RISSE)
Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Lead afterschool sports, agriculture, arts and crafts programs
- Lead and assisted in teaching English classes in and outside of the classroom for children and adults
- Assisting in job and house searches
- Teaching classes in computer use, typing efficiency, and basic life skills.
Receptionist
International Education Study Abroad
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervising the front desk
- Assisted and directed international and domestic students based on their needs
- Regularly checked the email account and sent out emails to students
- Helped students fill out international paperwork
- Handled mail responsibilities and signed off for incoming and outgoing mail
- Sorted, faxed, and put away important documents into file cabinets.
English Teaching Assistant (TA)
Goucher College
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted in preparation and classroom instruction to multiple classes
- Collaborated with students to improve their essays by providing assistance with editing, revising, and starting outlines
- Graded papers, essays, assignments, and projects
- Worked directly with the professor providing effective support
- Contributed to the development of new curriculum materials that prioritize inclusivity and representation, ensuring all students feel seen and valued in their education experience
- Helped plan the academic curriculum for each semester
- Improved overall classroom performance with consistent feedback, evaluations, and personalized support for each student.
Education
Early Childhood Education Dual Certification in Special Education -
Relay Graduate School of Education
03.2024
Bachelor of Arts in English -
SUNY University at Albany
05.2020
Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies and English major -
Goucher College
05.2018
Skills
- Research
- Administrative tasks
- Outstanding communication skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Attention to Detail
- Event management
- Data Management
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Extracurricular Activities
09/01/15, Present, Babysitter 02/01/21, 06/01/21, Start Lighthouse 05/01/17, 06/01/20, Dog sitter 07/01/18, 05/01/20, Peace Corp Ambassador at University at Albany 10/01/16, 05/01/18, Peace Corp Ambassador at Goucher College 07/01/19, 05/01/20, Programming Chair and Visual Media Chair of Her Campus 01/01/19, 05/01/20, Vice President of Enlightened Care 01/01/19, 01/01/20, Public Relation Committee of NAACP 01/01/17, 05/01/18, Volunteer at Baltimore Humane Society 12/01/16, 05/01/18, Executive Board Member of Umoja (Black Student Union) 12/01/16, 05/01/18, Peace Corp Student Ambassador at Goucher College 09/01/16, 05/01/18, Intermural Soccer Captain
Timeline
Z-Hope Committee
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Mu Zeta Chapter
10.2022 - 01.2023
DEI Committee Member
Neighborhood Charter Schools
10.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Special Education Teacher
Neighborhood Charter School
01.2021 - 06.2024
Lead Teacher in Residence
KIPP Academy Elementary
08.2020 - 07.2021
Residential Counselor
St. Anne's Institute
06.2019 - 06.2020
Receptionist
International Education Study Abroad
05.2019 - 08.2019
Intern (RISSE)
Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus
04.2019 - 09.2019
Managing Coordinator
Multicultural Resource Center
08.2018 - 05.2020
English Teaching Assistant (TA)
Goucher College
02.2017 - 05.2018
Early Childhood Education Dual Certification in Special Education -
Relay Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts in English -
SUNY University at Albany
Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies and English major -
Goucher College
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