Elizabeth Dominguez
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated and licensed Special Education Teacher with over five years of experience supporting students with Individualized Special Education Plans in a mild to moderate settings. Proficient in IEP case management, data-driven instruction, and implementing evidence-based literacy and math interventions using Orton-Gillingham and AVMR instructional practices. Demonstrated ability to develop tailored instructional strategies that address diverse learning needs, enhance student engagement, and drive academic progress. Committed to fostering inclusive classroom environments and contributing expertise to a new school community in the upcoming academic year.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher – Mild/Moderate
Patriot Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Provided and developed specialized instruction for students with learning disabilities and developmental delays.
- Manage 25+ IEPs, ensuring compliance, accommodations, and progress reporting.
- Deliver small-group reading, writing, and math instruction using structured, multisensory approaches.
- Apply Orton-Gillingham and AVMR-based strategies to support literacy and numeracy growth.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, service providers, and families to support student success.
Student Teacher – Special Education
Patriot Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Planned and delivered differentiated instruction aligned to IEP goals.
- Conducted an Action Research Project focused on improving academic outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2021
Skills
- Administration and interpretation of diagnostic tests (Y-CAT, GORT, KeyMath, and TEWL) to inform instructional planning and IEP development
- Individualized education plan management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Literacy & Math Interventions
- Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis
- Orton-Gillingham Practices
- AVMR Math Strategies
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Family & Team Collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Individual education plans ieps
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Group Lead / Site Director – YMCA | Colorado Springs, CO
- Supervised K–12 students; planned academic enrichment and social development activities.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Orton-Gillingham Instructional Training
- AVMR Instructional Training
Timeline
Special Education Teacher – Mild/Moderate
Patriot Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Student Teacher – Special Education
Patriot Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado