Gina Vega
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I have over 15 years of experience in Special Education with specialized knowledge in reading instruction. Compassionate, hardworking teaching professional who creates a positive and supportive environment to engage all learners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Seattle Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through individualized and small group instruction and provide assistance to access classroom instruction
- Used strategies of positive behavior support to reinforce social skill development
- Partnered with teacher to create, plan, and implement lessons aligning with school-wide curriculum and individualized student goals including visual and digital presentations
Substitute Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Followed and embellished classroom substitute plans to continue student education
- Upheld classroom routines to maintain consistent schedules and support student learning
- Organized teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for teacher return
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Seattle Public Schools, Special
09.2002 - 04.2005
- Delivered engaging, effective, and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse student population with complex developmental delays
- Designed and implemented IEPs to embed student learning objectives, educational strategies, and methods to support goals within a general education curriculum
- Led Instructional activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
Education
Reading Teacher Education -
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA2021
Post Baccalaureate - Special Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA2002
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation, Counseling
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA1993
Skills
- Group and individual
- Instruction
- Assessment and progress
- Reporting
- Lesson planning and
- Delivery
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive learning
- Environment
- Implementation of MTSS
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Seattle Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Seattle Public Schools
09.2009 - 06.2014
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Seattle Public Schools, Special
09.2002 - 04.2005
Reading Teacher Education -
City University of Seattle
Post Baccalaureate - Special Education
Brenau University
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation, Counseling
Old Dominion University
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