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Edna De La Garza

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Seasoned Special Education Teacher and Administrative Law Judge, excelling in IEP and BIP implementation and parent-teacher collaboration. Demonstrated success in fostering student progress and advocating for rights within San Antonio ISD and Health and Human Services Commission. Expert in group instruction and legal analysis, achieving significant educational and judicial outcomes.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.

Administrative Law Judge

Health and Human Services Commission
San Antonio, TX
03.1986 - 12.2012
  • Conducted hearings and presided over administrative trials, including the presentation of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and rendering decisions.
  • Reviewed case files to determine legal issues in dispute, gathered facts from parties involved, and researched relevant laws.
  • Prepared written opinions on cases based upon analysis of facts presented and applicable law.
  • Interpreted existing statutes, regulations, rules and precedents as they relate to a particular case before the court.
  • Administered oaths to witnesses appearing in court proceedings.
  • Advised parties on their rights under applicable laws or regulations when necessary.
  • Managed timelines for completing pleadings, motions, orders, briefs and other documents required by court rules.
  • Rendered decisions that were legally sound while taking into consideration fairness towards all parties involved.
  • Exercised sound judgment when making rulings during trial proceedings.
  • Ensured compliance with local or state administrative laws or regulations governing courtroom procedures.
  • Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.
  • Conducted hearings to make decisions on claims and cases.
  • Listened to plaintiff and defendant's testimony and arguments to establish facts of case.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Texas - San Antonio
San Antonio
12-2022

Master of Arts - Legal Studies

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12-2011

Skills

  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • IEP implementation
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Parent communications

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

San Antonio ISD
08.2015 - Current

Administrative Law Judge

Health and Human Services Commission
03.1986 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Texas - San Antonio

Master of Arts - Legal Studies

Texas State University

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