Elizabeth Velasquez
Stockton,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver assesses quality and effectiveness of instruction and makes positive changes to better serve student needs. Good decision-making, critical thinking and personnel management skills. Adept in Special Education field with key strengths in team building pursuits delivering measurable progress in student and staff performance objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Stockton, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Stockton, CA
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Substitute Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Stockton, CA
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Education
Administrative Preliminary Credential -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA12-2024
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA06-2023
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2016
Associate of Science - Child Development
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2013
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Heald College
Stockton, CA05.2009
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Safety Understanding
- Student Guidance
- Curriculum Development
- Program Evaluation
- Task Delegation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Responsible and Dependable
- Goal Setting
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Instructional Methods Development
- Curriculum Change Needs
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Behavioral Intervention
- Confidence and Determination
- Instructional Leadership
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
San Joaquin County Office of Education
02.2016 - Current
Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
08.2010 - 12.2015
Substitute Instructional Assistant
San Joaquin County Office of Education
06.2006 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of The Pacific
Associate of Science - Child Development
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Heald College
Administrative Preliminary Credential -
Teachers College of San Joaquin
Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education
Teachers College of San Joaquin
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