Erika Huerta
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as school psychologists, speech therapists, general education teachers and parents, to create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each student with special needs. These plans outline the student's specific learning goals, accommodations, and modifications required to ensure academic success.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Adapted curriculum materials, teaching techniques, and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students utilizing various methods, such as multisensory instruction, differentiated instruction, and assistive technology, to facilitate learning and accommodate individual learning styles.
- Worked with students who exhibit challenging behaviors related to their disabilities. Modeling and practicing positive behavior intervention strategies, behavior management plans, and social-emotional learning techniques to promote appropriate behavior and create a supportive classroom environment.
- Assessed students' academic abilities, developmental progress, and special needs using formal and informal assessment tools. Continually monitor students' progress toward IEP goals, adjust instructional strategies as needed, and communicate progress to parents.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of students with disabilities within the school system and the community. Ensuring that students receive appropriate accommodations, support services, and resources to access educational opportunities and achieve their full potential.
Special Education Teacher
Secretaria De Educacion Y Cultura De Sonora
08.2008 - 06.2021
- Increased parent involvement through the organization of workshops, conferences, and informational sessions on topics relevant to special education services.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - EDUCATION
INSTITUTO DEL DESIERTO DE SANTA ANA
NAVOJOA, SONORA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
ESCUELA NORMAL ESTATAL DE ESPECIALIZACION
SONORA, MEXICO05.2008
Skills
- Data Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Motivating students
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Student Support
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Secretaria De Educacion Y Cultura De Sonora
08.2008 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - EDUCATION
INSTITUTO DEL DESIERTO DE SANTA ANA
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
ESCUELA NORMAL ESTATAL DE ESPECIALIZACION
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