Iraida Rojas
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Collaborative Teacher
District 12 Pre-K Center
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and leading by example
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative, and problem-solving skills
Special Education Teacher
NYDOE P.S. 5X
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Lead activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Design detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Cooperate with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Administer assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
Crisis Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Lehman College
Bronx, NYBachelor of Arts - Art History
Lehman College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Relationship building
- Small group instruction
- Individual education plans ieps
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Emotional support
Certification
- Certified General Education Birth - 2nd Grade
- Certified Student with Disabilities All grade Birth- 12 grade
- Certified Students with Disabilities Birth -2nd Grade
Timeline
Special Education Collaborative Teacher
District 12 Pre-K Center
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
NYDOE P.S. 5X
03.2020 - 09.2022
Crisis Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
09.2015 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Lehman College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Lehman College
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