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Eva Castaneda

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Versatile Special Education Teacher of 18 years experience 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
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

California Online Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team
  • Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings
  • Collaborate with GE Teachers, Service Providers and other members of the IEP team to support student progress
  • Write IEP's in SEIS, complete IEP goal progress reports
  • Collect data and work samples
  • Provide Synchronous assessments to obtain student present levels
  • Maintain grade book through Pearson Online Class (Connexus)
  • Complete Monthly Work Records and attendance
  • Administer State Testing
  • Support Learning Coaches, Care Takers and Students
  • Provide SAI virtually through Zoom and Class app

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Sweetwater union high school district
08.2008 - 03.2022
  • Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  • Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • 15 years of teaching experience with grade level TK-12 in both public and charter school.

Education

M.S - Education Specialist

National University
La Jolla, CA
06.2008

B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
San Diego, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Student records management
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Motivating Students
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Classroom Management

Certification

  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential (CLAD,ELL, AUT authorizations)
  • Single Subject Teaching Credential (ELL, CLAD)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

California Online Public Schools
03.2022 - Current

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Sweetwater union high school district
08.2008 - 03.2022

M.S - Education Specialist

National University

B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

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