Indiana Cordoves
Miami,FL
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Needs Educator/Department Chair with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Department Chair/ESE Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
Miami, Florida
10.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assessed students'' progress regularly using formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction based on data-driven results.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with parents and caregivers, fostering a supportive home-school connection for improved student outcomes.
- Supported other teachers with differentiated instruction.
Director of Social Services
Hebrew Homes Health Network
North Miami Beach, Florida
10.2005 - 10.2015
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL05.2023
Master of Science - Exceptional Student Education
Carlos Albizu University
Miami, FL11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Florida International University
Miami, FL11.2007
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- IEP familiarity
- Small Group Instruction
- Child Development
- Curriculum Development
- Empathy and patience
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent communications
- Educational assistance
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ESE Department Chair/ESE Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
10.2015 - Current
Director of Social Services
Hebrew Homes Health Network
10.2005 - 10.2015
Post Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Master of Science - Exceptional Student Education
Carlos Albizu University
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Florida International University