Dora Salazar
Adkins,TX
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Reliable employee seeking Special Education Department Coordinator position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Special Education Teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of duties and training in being a Leader. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Teaching.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
NISD
Adkins, TX
09.2013 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of diverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on behavior analysis.
- Collaborate with colleagues on how to do paperwork for Special Education.
- Mentor for first year teachers.
- Collab teacher for US History.
- Designee for ARD meetings.
- Big support for all sports when possible
Assistant Special Education Teacher
ECISD
San Antonio, TX
09.2002 - 06.2012
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University San Antonio, Tx, US
San Antonoio Texas05.2011
Skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Responsible
- Leadership
- Computer proficiency
- Team Building
- Good listening skills
- Basic math
- Microsoft Office
- MS Office
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Achieved Teacher training through effectively helping with ARD paper work.
- Mentoring a First Year Teacher
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- 2019 Teacher of the Year
- 2021 Teacher of the Week
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
NISD
09.2013 - Current
Assistant Special Education Teacher
ECISD
09.2002 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University San Antonio, Tx, US
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