Fernanda De Leon
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Passionate, well-rounded, and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides connected and individualized instruction to build and provide tools for students tool box to take on their academic journey. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Biweekly meetings with Department Leads
- Weekly meetings with middle and high special education teachers.
- Created a functional IEP schedule systam that my Director of Student Services took to all Carmen campuses in the network.
- Overseas 31 students services/minutes in 6th grade Math, and 7th/8th grade ELA.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering Carmen's Special Education program.
- Interim 8th-grade level lead
- Worked closely with my AP with leading district MAP assessment and creating critical path's for small group testing.
- Led FORWARD testing and organize small group testing.
- Provided individual counseling and instruction to students with learning difficulties or disabilities.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
Special Education Teacher
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
Milwaukee, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated small group of 13 7th graders instruction tailored for individual student needs such as; SLD, OHI, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism, EBD, and ID,
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- By the end of semester 1, 58% of my students with an IEP where approaching increase, this means student's. were performing at 17% in Math and made an increase of 73% on their Instructional Assessments (IA).
- Lead 6th and 7th grade IEP meetings.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- 8 out of 13 students with IEP's finished their 7th grade year with a 3.0 or higher.
Student Teaching
Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School
Milwaukee, WI
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Student taught in 3rd grade bilingual classroom I have been working in for the past 4 school years and my partner teacher from my City Year experience.
- Lead Parent Teacher Conferences.
- Completed report cards and progress reports.
- Developed individualized learning plans for each student based on their strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Utilized data analysis techniques to track student achievement levels.
- Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
Paraprofessional
Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School
Milwaukee, WI
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff. - Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students. - Took over the class for the regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Coached 1st through 5th grade soccer my second year.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Senior AmeriCorsp Member
City Year
Milwaukee, WI
07.2019 - 05.2020
- First semester supported in two classes; 7th and 8th grade Social Studies.
- Lead 4 interventions sessions: 7th ELA and Math, and 8th ELA and Math.
- Second semester: supported in 7th and 8th grade Math, while leading an additional of intervention of 6th grade ELA and Math.
- Served as an Events and External Affairs coordinator where I share about my school's work through monthly newsletter and school tours.
- Was part of Corps Council were we met once a month to go over changes to better the program and voicing corps voices to the nonprofit.
AmeriCorps Member
City Year
Milwaukee, WI
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported in a 3rd grade bilingual class in the southside of Milwaukee.
- Planned and taught intervention for 10 students in English Language Arts and Math targeting their STAR data growth.
- Served as an Events and External Affairs coordinator where I share about my school's work through monthly newsletter and school tours.
- Provided tools with social-emotional learning.
- Made weekly phone calls focusing on positive behavior and attendance.
- Got to create relationships with parents with event planning throughout out the year for students and families to enrich academics such as: Literacy Night, Pie Night, ST Math Night, Bingo Night, Trivia Night, Talent show and Game Night.
- Created a safe place to coach some of my girls into participating in the Talent Show: Provided time to practice singing, dancing, and story telling.
Education
Master of Arts - Cross Categorical Special Education K-12
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Barry University
Miami, FLBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WISkills
- Learning Style Assessments
- Material Selection
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Data Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Academic Dean’s Scholarship Fall 2015– Spring 2017
- JOSE MARTI SCHOLARSHIP Fall 2017
- Presidential Honor Ambassador Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Affiliations
- Head Soccer Coach at Carmen Northwest Middle School: Co-ed
Timeline
Lead Special Education Teacher
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Carmen Schools of Science and Technology
08.2022 - Current
Student Teaching
Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional
Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Senior AmeriCorsp Member
City Year
07.2019 - 05.2020
AmeriCorps Member
City Year
07.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Cross Categorical Special Education K-12
Alverno College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Alverno College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Barry University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Silver Lake College
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