HERMINIA O. KISHIDA
Clinton,MD
Summary
Organized employee successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in an academic setting. Collaborates with classroom teachers to support student behavior and lesson accommodations.
Certified and licensed in Maryland, Arizona, Texas, and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Certified School Administrator in Maryland and Arizona.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Level Chair
WRUSD
Fort Defiance, AZ
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
- Handled delegated tasks
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish IEP service goals for all students.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Resource Teacher
Window Rock Unified School DIstrict, WRUSD
Fort Defiance, AZ
10.2007 - 09.2012
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to special education services in school
- Provided excellent service and attention to stakeholders when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Improved operations by working with IEP team members, administrators, and parents to find workable solutions
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Kept the team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Special Needs Educator
PGCPS. Org
PG County, MD
09.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs (LD, Autism, ED, VI, and Multiple Disabilities)
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos to develop social skills and community awareness
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/RA Coordinator
PGCPS. Org
Fort Washington, MD
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with school leadership to identify, define, and promote a fair environment
- Lead systemic equity professional development in school to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Participate as a member of the School Improvement Team and the Leadership Teams
- Lead an equity team to ensure the work of equitable practices are being implemented across grades levels and content areas
- Assist in analyzing data by student groups to support school improvement efforts and equitable practices
- Provide support to build a responsive, safe, supportive, and equitable school culture
- Complete School Based Equity Lead logs to document efforts that support a fair school environment
- Take part in monthly professional development sessions designed to increase incumbents' capacity and skills to support their school in elevating all students and eliminating all gaps
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Career Ladder Evaluator
WRUSD
Fort Defiance, AZ
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Selected by school district to join panel to evaluate Career Ladder Portfolios of teacher participants by following designated rubric and collaborating with other evaluators.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Facilitator
District Wide PD, WRUSD
Fort Defiance, AZ
09.2009 - 09.2009
- Facilitated District-wide PD for Singapore Math
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Enhanced leadership abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking training to over 55school staff.
- Participants, family, and program workers discuss honing the program for each person..
- Presented with the aim of advancing the school and district's vision for academic excellence.
Assistant English Language Teacher
Yoshinogawa City Board of Education, Yoshinogawa
04.2001 - 09.2007
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons
- Maintained and updated pedagogy notebooks and manuals
- Researched latest trends and topics in teaching English to Japanese students to add insight and excitement to class studies
- Worked with students individually to address areas of concern
- Tutored students requiring extra assistance to help improve grades and better understand class material
- Participated in workshops and training sessions to extend knowledge and improve skills set in ESL (English as a Second Language
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating gentle discipline and classroom discussions.
- Coached students, offering one-on-one tutoring to improve linguistics and pronunciation
Education
MBA | MBA - Masters of Business Administration
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila University
Intramuros, ManilaDoctor of Education - Leadership and Innovation
St. Thomas University
05.2021
Master of Science -
Arkansas State University, State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas04.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education | Special Education
University of Perpetual Help
Binan Laguna, PhilippinesBachelors of Science - Accounting
Lyceum of The Philippines University
Intramuros, Manila04.1987
Skills
- Testing And Evaluation
- Teaching Experience
- Special Needs
- Instructional Practices
- Interpersonal Skills
- Observation
- Student-Centered
- Content Standards
- Clinical Services
- Meetings
- Common Core
- Communication
Timeline
Special Needs Educator
PGCPS. Org
09.2021 - Current
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/RA Coordinator
PGCPS. Org
08.2021 - Current
Career Ladder Evaluator
WRUSD
05.2011 - 06.2011
Grade Level Chair
WRUSD
06.2010 - 09.2012
Facilitator
District Wide PD, WRUSD
09.2009 - 09.2009
Resource Teacher
Window Rock Unified School DIstrict, WRUSD
10.2007 - 09.2012
Assistant English Language Teacher
Yoshinogawa City Board of Education, Yoshinogawa
04.2001 - 09.2007
MBA | MBA - Masters of Business Administration
Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila University
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Innovation
St. Thomas University
Master of Science -
Arkansas State University, State University
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education | Special Education
University of Perpetual Help
Bachelors of Science - Accounting
Lyceum of The Philippines University
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