Elizabeth De La Torre
Margate,FL
Summary
Intervention Specialist with a multi-year background in child development and education. Specializes in ESE instruction and curriculum specialist in the Exceptional Student Education. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping students build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Experience in leading individualized sessions in a child's natural environment in addition to guiding school based meetings. Thorough understanding of differentiated learning and terminology. Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities. routines. Skilled at completing client paperwork accurately and efficiently. Strong empathy and listening skills to effectively work with parents and teachers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Self-employeed
Margate, FL
01.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians to ensure student success.
- Assisted teachers in adapting curriculum content to meet individual differences among students.
- Evidence-based interventions effectively implemented and student progress regularly monitored.
- Analyzed instructional resources and curricula to determine their compatibility with special needs students.
- Collaborated on transition plans for students entering middle or high school from elementary.
- Used established assessment tools and testing instruments to evaluate referred students.
- Built repertoire of skills to assist students in effectively navigating social and academic environments.
- Achieved compliance by designing and implementing IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education paperwork.
- Facilitated comprehension of complex concepts through personalized tutoring sessions.
- Supported students in developing perseverance and resilience to effectively navigate demanding assignments, contributing to their overall academic growth.
Curriculum Coordinator
Child Provider Specialists (Subcontractor)
Weston, FL
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Worked collectively with the school district's administrators, faculty, and staff to create effective instructional strategies in support of educational objectives.
- Facilitated professional learning communities to enhance student achievement through teacher collaboration.
- Compiled data from multiple sources to inform decisions about curriculum design and implementation.
- Measured student progress based on established learning goals.
- Assessed students using various assessment measures.
- Designed and executed curriculum plans for multiple grade levels.
- Explored effective approaches in curriculum development and instructional techniques, supporting continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Exhibited proficiency in diverse learning approaches.
- Evaluated learning outcomes for targeted improvement areas.
Academic Coordinator
Kentwood Preparatory School
Davie, Florida
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Developed, maintained, and ensured compliance of program curriculum materials with accreditation standards.
- Provided support to faculty members regarding teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and grading procedures.
- Tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports to effectively manage the budget for academic programs.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by effectively managing schedules for classes, assignments, tests, events, and conferences.
- Evaluated student applications for admission decisions made by head of school.
- Evaluated and organized information related to student performance, attendance, grades, and other relevant data.
- Coordinated scheduling of classes and assignments of instructors to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Parents provided positive feedback regarding the effectiveness of classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty to enhance teaching skills.
- Efficiently managed day-to-day educational aiding operations, including lesson planning, student guidance, curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Developed and implemented academic curriculum to meet educational standards and objectives.
- Maintained academic resources and materials to guarantee their availability and relevance.
- Coordinated accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
- Assisted faculty with teaching classes, organizing orientation meetings, and coordinating events.
- Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
Education
M.Ed - Curriculum And Instruction/Learning Disablities
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08-2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Fine Arts
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-1997
Skills
- Mastery of intervention strategies
- Collaborative Teamwork
- IEP development
- Special education background
- Teaching strategies
- Report Writing
- Student evaluations
- Documentation
- Progress Tracking
- Organizational ability
- Data collection and analysis
- Multitasking strength
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Self-employeed
01.2010 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
Child Provider Specialists (Subcontractor)
09.2009 - 01.2010
Academic Coordinator
Kentwood Preparatory School
08.2005 - 08.2008
M.Ed - Curriculum And Instruction/Learning Disablities
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Fine Arts
Kent State University
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