Diane Torres
El Paso
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at SISD- Desert Wind Middle School, adept in Positive Behavior Intervention Support and project-based learning. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Skilled in developing tailored IEPs, fostering academic and emotional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading and Language Arts
SISD- Desert Wind Middle School
06.2019 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
Special Education Teacher
SISD-Paso Del Norte
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Special Education Teacher
SISD-Myrtle Cooper
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range students.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Special Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX01-2011
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Reading Academies
- AVID
- Positive Behavior Intervention Support
- UIL Coordinator
- UIL Coach
- Literacy Committee
Certification
- Generalist EC-6
- SPED EC-12
Timeline
Reading and Language Arts
SISD- Desert Wind Middle School
06.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
SISD-Paso Del Norte
06.2017 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
SISD-Myrtle Cooper
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Generalist EC-6
- SPED EC-12
Master of Arts - Bilingual Special Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
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