Erica Martinez
Houston
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Success Special Education Teacher (Life Skills)
Pasadena ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Create and Implement Lesson Plans, Create Individualized Education Plan or IEPs specific to each student's needs, Ensure the safety of the students, Collaborate with speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive physical education personnel, Delegate assignment and schedules; as well as maintain a professional relationship with the Paraprofessionals in the classroom, Maintain a professional and open communication between staff and parents, Chess Club Coach
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)
Pasadena ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Create and Implement Lesson Plans, Create IEPs specific to each student's needs, Collect data on students' academic and social growth, Ensure the safety of the students Collaborate with speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and adaptive physical education personnel, Delegate assignment and schedules; as well as maintain a professional relationship with the Paraprofessionals in the classroom, Maintain a professional and open communication between staff and parents
Instrucational Aide
Pasadena ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Work with students in small group settings, Assist with preparing instructional materials, Assist where needed in the school, Recipient of the Paraprofessional of the Year Award
Success Aide (Life Skills)
Pasadena ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Work with students in small group or individually, Collect Data while implementing students individualized IEPs, Assist students with Personal Hygiene, Assist the Classroom Teacher when/where needed
Education
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University Online
Clinton, OH06.2017
San Jacinto Community College -
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TexasDeVry University -
DeVry University
Irving, TexasSkills
- Windows 10/11
- Microsoft Office & 365 APPS
- Frontline Education
- Unique Learning Systems
- Skyward
- Remind
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate - Special Education, Grades EC-12, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12, Science of Teaching Reading
- Texas Reading Academy - ELAR Teacher Pathway
Timeline
Success Special Education Teacher (Life Skills)
Pasadena ISD
08.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)
Pasadena ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Instrucational Aide
Pasadena ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
Success Aide (Life Skills)
Pasadena ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelors in Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University Online
San Jacinto Community College -
San Jacinto Community College
DeVry University -
DeVry University
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