Elza Puce
Brighton,MI
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Novi Community School District
Novi, MI
02.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Special Education Teacher
Riga Primary School No. 1 - development center
Riga, Latvia
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Science Teacher
SIA "London Gates-Daugava"
Riga, Latvia
10.2017 - 06.2023
- Conducted laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts.
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand complex topics.
- Utilized multimedia tools such as videos, diagrams, and slideshows to enhance learning experiences.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
- As this is a supplementary center for students who are willing to study abroad, all lessons were taught in English (most students are Latvian or Russian).
Certified Nursing Assistant
Childrens Clinical University Hospital
Riga, Latvia
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
Rezekne, Latvia02-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Riga Stradins University
Riga, Latvia07-2015
Professional Qualification - Nursing Assistance
Riga Stradins University`s Red Cross College
Riga, Latvia06-2012
Skills
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Behavior Modifications
- Implementing IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Material Selection
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
Languages
Latvian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Russian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Novi Community School District
02.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Riga Primary School No. 1 - development center
08.2018 - 08.2023
Science Teacher
SIA "London Gates-Daugava"
10.2017 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Childrens Clinical University Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Rezekne Academy of Technologies
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Riga Stradins University
Professional Qualification - Nursing Assistance
Riga Stradins University`s Red Cross College
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