Elsie M. Colon
Teacher
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Use my knowledge to meet the goals of the educational institution and fulfill the children needs and development. 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Holyoke Public Schools, Lt. Claire Sullivan School
Holyoke, MA
01.2019 - Current
- Moderate Disability 3-4 Inclusion
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans
- Adapt lessons and materials to meet the needs of students
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Pre-K Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator
KinderCare FL and MA
10.2010 - 02.2019
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate curriculum activities
- Plan and direct curriculum meetings for the Pre-K teaching team
- Classroom management
- Bilingual English / Spanish Immersion Program
- Planning and evaluation
- Gold Teaching Strategies Assessment tool
Lead Teacher
First Steps International Academy
Weston, FL
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Elementary Teacher
Antonia Serrano School Jayuya
, PR
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Reading Intervention K-6
- Schoolmax Knowledge and data-entry
- All duties related, like: lesson plan, evaluate, classroom management
Education
Teacher Certification Program - Moderate Disabilities PreK-8
Teach Western Mass
Springfield, MA05.2022
M.A - Curriculum and Instruction
Universidad Metropolitana
Aguadilla, PR06.2005
B.A. - Elementary Education
Universidad De Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico06.2001
Skills
- Material Selection
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Collaborative Team Work
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Holyoke Public Schools, Lt. Claire Sullivan School
01.2019 - Current
Pre-K Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator
KinderCare FL and MA
10.2010 - 02.2019
Lead Teacher
First Steps International Academy
01.2008 - 01.2010
Elementary Teacher
Antonia Serrano School Jayuya
01.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher Certification Program - Moderate Disabilities PreK-8
Teach Western Mass
M.A - Curriculum and Instruction
Universidad Metropolitana
B.A. - Elementary Education
Universidad De Puerto Rico
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