Grace Bustos
Optimal Care Services
New York,NY
2
Languages
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Special Education Professional with 18+ years of experience in developing and implementing individualized education plans. Skilled in behavior management, adaptive teaching strategies, and progress monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring effective support for diverse learning needs.
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)
2 Years 11 Months- Developed individualized education programs tailored to student needs and learning objectives.
- Collaborated with families and educators to enhance student support strategies and resources.
- Analyzed student progress through multiple evaluation techniques, ensuring effective educational outcomes.
- Executed behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom/session environments.
- Advocated for students' needs within educational settings, enhancing access to necessary support services.
- Facilitated efficient documentation workflows to maintain compliance with state regulations while delivering progress reports and IEPs on schedule.
- Integrated various assistive technology tools to enhance educational accessibility and foster inclusive learning experiences.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to adapt curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for special education students in inclusive settings.
- Developed and implemented home-based support strategies in partnership with families to strengthen the integration of school and home learning environments.
- Coordinated and streamlined communication efforts across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service coordination for students.
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
17 Years 9 Months- Created and modified lessons, implemented school curriculum and used data to Instruct students individually and in groups, differentiating instruction for individual success.
- Referenced/utilized class profile data to address specific grade level foundational skills and made adjustments in both core and Tiered 2 instruction.
- Utilized class profile data to address specific grade level foundational skills and adjusted core and Tiered 2 instruction accordingly.
- Mid-year diagnostics, most students performed below grade level (Red zone), provided Tiered 2 intervention instruction 4x weekly. Used Fundations phonics program and Jen Richardson for guided reading (district initiative).
- Administered and analyzed Measure of Student Learning (MOSL) assessment using a rubric to norm students' writing and setting goals.
- Designed and delivered main academic support for ENL students, to enhance NYSESLAT scores.
- Designed and delivered academic support for ENL students, enhancing their NYSESLAT scores.
- Prepared and translated daily classroom activities and homework assignments
- Worked closely with the math coach to facilitate students' development and use of math language, math strategies, and problem solving skills.
Kindergarten Summer School Curriculum Co-designer
2 Months- Collaborated with kindergarten grade team to design and create summer school curriculum.
- Prepared and organized hands-on project-based lessons, contributing to 20% increase in summer school participation.
- Collaborated with my kindergarten grade team colleague in designing and creating the summer school curriculum.
- Collaborated with administrators to establish clear course objectives.
Dual Language Teacher Liaison
6 Years 9 Months- Collaborated in classroom inter-visitations to observe and model effective teaching skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Mentored two newly hired educators in our Dual Language program for a full year providing encouragement and feedback with over 80% success rate in their classroom teaching.
- Principal selected me as Grade Level Team Leader.
- Chaired and head spearheaded culture and theme holidays /days like "Cinco de Mayo" and "Three Kings Day," among others to celebrate diversity and our students language and culture with an increase 99% participation school wide.
- Advised on content, processes, and strategies that enhanced individual and professional learning outcomes.
- Selected by principal as Grade Level Team Leader
- Chaired and head spearheaded culture and theme holidays /days like "Cinco de Mayo" and "Three Kings Day," among others to celebrate diversity and our students language and culture with an increase 99% participation school wide .
- Provided advice about the content, processes and strategies that shaped individual and professional learning
- Collaborated in classroom inter-visitations to observe and model teaching skills.
- Collaborated in classroom inter-visitations to observe and model teaching skills.
Adjunct Instructor
11 Months- Taught Undergraduate and Graduate classes in In the department of Teaching, Learning, & Culture, in the Bilingual Education Program.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Evaluated and graded assignments and assessments, providing timely feedback to enhance student performance.
- Delivered lectures, facilitated discussions, and conducted demonstrations to foster engagement and enhance learning outcomes.
- Partnered with department head to design and implement a comprehensive curriculum development and instructional improvement initiative.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
Master of Science - Generalist/ Early Childhood
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Educational resource design
Personalized learning
Customized academic instruction
Play-based engagement
Interactive learning strategies
Multisensory integration
Behavior management
Specialized instructional materials
Meticulous attention to detail
Diverse engagement methods
Multisensory learning
Certification
- NY Certified Title: Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2)
- NY Certified Title: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, And Grades 1-6, - Public School Teacher Certificate- Permanent.
- NY Certified Title: Bilingual Education Extension- Permanent
- Certified: National Board Certified Teacher - Generalist/Early Childhood - December 2021
- NJ Certified Title: Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6- Standard
Other New York State Certification:
- DASA ( The Dignity for All Students Act)
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
- Violence Prevention
- Autism: Autism Spectrum Disorder: Adjusting the Educational Image
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)
Optimal Care Services
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Kindergarten Summer School Curriculum Co-designer
Department Of Education
04.2020 - 06.2020Read More
Adjunct Instructor
The City College Of New York
01.2014 - 12.2014Read More
Dual Language Teacher Liaison
Department Of Education
09.2011 - 06.2018Read More
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2004 - 06.2022Read More
National Board For Professional Learning
Master of Science from Generalist/ Early Childhood
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Lehman College of The City University of New York
Master of Science from Health Education
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City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Creator
Teachers Pay Teachers Store- BrightmindsByGrace
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Fitness
- Zumba Instructor
-Wellness consultant/coach
Teacher of the Year: Highest Teacher Observation Score
Bilingual- English/Spanish
Projects- Educational resources seller