Gina Ontai
Special Education Teacher / Tutor
Minneapolis,MN
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
Moanalua High School
10.2005 - 12.2021
- 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 needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Home/Hospital Tutor
Department Of Education Hawaii
08.2007 - 05.2021
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually when unable to attend school on campus.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Collaborated with classroom instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Special Education Teacher
Salvation Army Intensive Learning School
03.2003 - 09.2005
- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Implemented individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate back onto regular education campus into general or special education classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Second Classroom Teacher
Assets School
05.2001 - 03.2003
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Asset-Based Pedagogies focus on the strengths that diverse students bring to the classroom. It is a direct response to deficit-based models to education of the past. Ensuring equity for an increasingly diverse student population relies on today's educators viewing student differences as assets and not deficits.
Special Education Teacher
Enchanted Lakes Elementary School
02.2000 - 05.2001
- 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.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Education
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
HonoluluPost-Baccalaureate - Teaching Certificate
University of Phoenix
Honolulu, HI01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Positive Learning Environment
- Child Development
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
Timeline
Home/Hospital Tutor
Department Of Education Hawaii
08.2007 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Moanalua High School
10.2005 - 12.2021
Special Education Teacher
Salvation Army Intensive Learning School
03.2003 - 09.2005
Second Classroom Teacher
Assets School
05.2001 - 03.2003
Special Education Teacher
Enchanted Lakes Elementary School
02.2000 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Post-Baccalaureate - Teaching Certificate
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics
San Diego State University
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