Elizabeth Grijalva
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Cross-Categorical Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2004
Skills
- Behavior Modifications
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment Administration
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Parent Communications
- Classroom Management
- Small Group Instruction
Certification
- Standard Professional Secondary Education, 6-12
- Standard Professional Cross-Categorical Special Education, K-12
- Structured English Immersion Endorsement, K-12
- English Approved Area
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Tucson Unified School District
08.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Cross-Categorical Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Arizona
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