Evelina Jimenez
Virginia Beach,VA
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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
2020.08 - 2023.06
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
2018.05 - 2020.08
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Merchandiser
Mondelez International
2014.05 - 2016.01
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
Boatswain's Mate
US. Navy
2001.01 - 2013.10
- Trained personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
- Completed regular inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA12.2008
Skills
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Active Listening
- Behavior Redirection
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Small Group Instruction
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Adaptive Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
2020.08 - 2023.06
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
2018.05 - 2020.08
Merchandiser
Mondelez International
2014.05 - 2016.01
Boatswain's Mate
US. Navy
2001.01 - 2013.10
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
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