Harling Lagos
Special Education Teacher
355 Elmcroft BLVD Apart. 6105,MD
Summary
Organize Special Education Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Maryland and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SESES/ Special Education Teacher
Flower Hill Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
RICA Rockville-MD
- Design appropriate teaching strategies, prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachers, utilize appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices, prepare timely progress reports for each student, work with administrators and teachers in the middle schools to support science instruction and student achievement, plan collaboratively with teachers for effective science instruction, develop appropriate activities for science instruction, provide model lessons in the classroom, develop strategies that can be effectively utilized within the classroom, lead in-service sessions for science teachers.
Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Inclusion
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School
- Design and implement engaging instruction based on IEP goals and objectives
- Collaborate with teachers to deliver the Bilingual Montessori Elementary Curriculum, ensure that Common Core learning standards are met, and maintain and manage a positive learning environment
- Develop materials for the targeted language and all areas of the classroom
- Maintain records of children's progress utilizing a web-based program and other assessment tools to track mastery
- Collaborate with teachers to plan instruction and special activities
- Meet with Principal to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Special Education Teacher/Preschool-Autism Specialist-Home
Center Hospital Clinic
- Generated and incorporated learning strategies for students with learning disabilities
- Collaborated with school administrators, parents, and teachers in designing and implementing individualized education plans for students
- Created a positive learning environment
- Strong collaborator
- Critical thinking
- Planning, organizing and presenting activities to contribute to students' computer proficiency.
Special Education Teacher Coordinator
Department of Education
- Manages crisis situations, usually student behavior issues, and ensures that procedures are followed
- Works with staff, including teachers, IEP managers, social workers and paraprofessionals, to develop student behavioral expectations
- Monitors all student records
- Reviews new due process documents
- Reviews student files, as necessary
- Meets with home school district representatives, students, and parents
- Receives, reviews and processes student record information, which is entered into the database
- Provides service to staff, students, parents and community agencies regarding questions about student records, Individual Education Plans (IEP), case management, and so forth
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies
Instructional Coach Special Education
Independent Contractor
- Assists teachers and support staff in using research-based instructional and learning strategies and content specific, differentiated instruction including assisting teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing lessons
- This might include providing consultation to school staff working with students with disabilities in the following areas: instruction, assessment, curriculum, communication, behavior, organization, use of visual systems, self-management, sensory needs, social skills and the design of the physical environment in the classroom
- Appropriate consultation and interventions for students who are at risk and facilitates the identification of students for special education when appropriate
- Provides leadership in assessing the data, and communicating the results to school team members.
Special Education Teacher/General Classroom
Elementary School Caliope
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Grades 2nd
- And 3rd grade
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in educational process
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution, and filing
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Special Education Teacher/Homebound
Department of Education
- Design, supervise and implement students' IEP plans
- Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education
- Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress
- Participate in several staff development trainings that focus on working with students with Autism
- Implement state of art strategies to work effectively with students with Autism
- Effectively work with large team of professionals needs to coordinate services.
Education
M.D. - Special Education
University of Puerto Rico
05.2001 - 2015.05
Bachelor degree in Elementary School Kindergarten to 6th Grade - undefined
University of Puerto Rico
Skills
- Time management, and ability to be flexible
- Leading meetings, developing agendas, and adhering to meeting timelines
- Team Player
- Responsible and Punctual
Team Collaboration
Behavior Intervention Plans
Differentiated Instruction
Group and individual instruction
Teamwork and Collaboration
Classroom Management
Functional Life Skills
Certification
2018-Current
References
Furnished upon request.
Certificate
Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training approach to use explicit, direct, sequential, systematic, multi-sensory instruction to teach reading,
Timeline
SESES/ Special Education Teacher
Flower Hill Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
M.D. - Special Education
University of Puerto Rico
05.2001 - 2015.05
Bilingual Special Education Teacher
RICA Rockville-MD
Bilingual Special Education Teacher/Inclusion
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Charter School
Special Education Teacher/Preschool-Autism Specialist-Home
Center Hospital Clinic
Special Education Teacher Coordinator
Department of Education
Instructional Coach Special Education
Independent Contractor
Special Education Teacher/General Classroom
Elementary School Caliope
Special Education Teacher/Homebound
Department of Education
Bachelor degree in Elementary School Kindergarten to 6th Grade - undefined
University of Puerto Rico
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