Irene Asturias
Clinton,UT
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Whitesides Elementary, skilled in customized learning approaches and effective classroom management. Passionate about fostering inclusive environments and building strong relationships with students and parents, while implementing individualized education plans to enhance student achievement and engagement. Committed to continual improvement and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Adams Elementary and Whitesides Elementary, Davis School District
08.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Bell Elementary School, Tyler Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented bilingual curriculum to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment, accommodating diverse learning styles and needs of students.
- Collaborated with parents and community stakeholders to support student engagement and achievement.
Education
No Degree - Education
Utah State Board of Education
Utah01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica09-1996
Skills
- Customized learning approaches
- Effective classroom management
- Individualized education plans
- Effective small group teaching
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Motivating students
- Social skills development
- De-escalation techniques
- Literacy intervention
- Behavior modifications
- Progress evaluations
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Mathematics intervention
Certification
- Professional Educator License for the State of Utah in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education with Mild/Moderate Disabilities and English as a Second Language Endorsements. Valid until 06/30/2030.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Adams Elementary and Whitesides Elementary, Davis School District
08.2020 - Current
Bilingual Elementary School Teacher
Bell Elementary School, Tyler Independent School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
No Degree - Education
Utah State Board of Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Universidad De Costa Rica