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American Sign Language
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Isela Quijada

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Teacher

The San Diego County Office of Education
08.2020 - Current
  • Duties include: training and development of Individualized Education Plans/ Multidisciplinary Education Team Plans programs and progress monitoring system as well as materials for all teachers within the schools I serve, train and mentor new teachers and student teachers, evaluate students with hearing loss, write/ implement/monitor and adjust goals for students that are individualized, teach/in-service students and school staff about hearing loss and FM systems that the student uses, maintain FM equipment for the students, maintain a relationship with parents and staff at the schools I serve, Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction, Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, Provide appropriate feedback on work, Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies, Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations, Prepare required reports on students and activities, Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings, Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs, Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities, Prepare classroom for class activities, Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in general education classes/ activities, Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and contact with agencies such as DDD, Vocational Rehabilitation, FAFSA, College Board, etc.

Education Specialist

Summit Denali High School
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Training and development of Individualized Education Plans/ Multidisciplinary Education Team Plans, teach/in-service students and classroom aides about special education, student with hearing aids and FM systems that the student uses, maintain FM equipment for the student(s), maintain a relationship with parents and staff, Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning, Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures, Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction, Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, Provide appropriate feedback on work, Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies, Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations, Prepare required reports on students and activities, Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings, Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs, Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities, Prepare classroom for class activities, Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in general education classes/ activities, Observe and evaluate student's performance and development Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Kinder/1st grade Classroom Teacher of Listening & Spoken Language class

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Duties include: training and development of Individualized Education Plans/ Multidisciplinary Education Team Plans, teach/in-service students and classroom aide about hearing loss, hearing aids/cochlear implants and FM systems that the uses, maintain FM equipment for the students, maintain a relationship with parents and staff, Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning, Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures, Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction, Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, Provide appropriate feedback on work, Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies, Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations, Prepare required reports on students and activities, Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings, Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs, Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities, Prepare classroom for class activities, Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in general educational activities, Observe and evaluate student's performance and development Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Bilingual Outreach Hearing Impaired Coordinator

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Duties include: training and developing materials for parents with newly identified hearing loss. Evaluate babies’ language, cognition, physical/motor skills, etc. Educate parents on hearing loss. Educate parents in American Sign Language and/or Listening & Spoken Language techniques/strategies to develop language, educate parents on how to use hearing aids and FM systems. Develop lesson plans that are appropriate for babies and parents during homevisits and parent-toddler classes held at ASDB for one-on-one sessions and big group. Work with Arizona Early Intervention Program teams across Pinal, Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties to plan intervention and develop Individualized Family Service Plan. Attend and prepare Quarterly Report meetings to discuss family and baby success, needs and development as well as obtain training from varied specialists on the team. Maintain relationships with DDD, DES, DCS, WIC and pediatricians, Audiologists and ENT’s throughout the counties I serve. Travel all across counties listed above. In-service support to daycare providers and other community agencies serving children

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Teacher

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf & the Blind
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Duties include: training and development of Individualized Education Plans/ Multidisciplinary Education Team Plans programs and AIMSWeb progress monitoring system as well as materials for all teachers within my department and schools I serve, train and mentor new teachers and student teachers, evaluate students with hearing loss, write/ implement/monitor and adjust goals for students that are individualized, teach/in-service students and school staff about hearing loss and FM systems that the student uses, maintain FM equipment for the students, maintain a relationship with parents and staff at the schools I serve, teach reading, writing, math, science, social studies, transition skills and language across all curriculums from preschool to 12 grade, maintain contact with agencies such as DDD, VR, COPD.

Bilingual Parent Advisor

ASDB Parent Outreach Program
07.1999 - 07.2013
  • Duties include: training and developing materials for parents with newly identified hearing loss. Evaluate babies’ language, cognition, physical/motor skills, etc. Educate parents on hearing loss. Train parents in American Sign Language and/or Speech techniques to develop spoken language, and train parents on how to use hearing aids and FM systems.

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Specialist

Tucson Unified School District
10.2000 - 07.2002
  • Duties include: writing and implementing IEPs/METs, teaching students using the general education curriculum for preschool through 12th grade.

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Teacher

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf & the Blind
07.1999 - 10.2000
  • Duties include: writing and implementing IEPs/METs, teaching students using the general education curriculum for preschool through 12th grade.

Education

Northern Arizona University

Masters of Arts - Special Education, Specializing in Deaf Studies

The University of Arizona
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Deaf Studies

The University of Arizona
01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Italian

The University of Arizona
01.1997

Skills

  • FM/DM/RM troubleshooting skills, set up, break down large Digitower systems, and sync to CI's and HA’s
  • Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  • Work independently with minimal direction
  • Meet schedules and timelines
  • Training and development skills
  • Mentor training, Mentor/coaching skills
  • Child development and training, Language development, behavior management training, Love & Logic training, Medication management training
  • Training in Listening and Spoken Language for Deaf/Hard-of-hearing children ages birth to 8 years old
  • Self-motivated, initiative, high level of energy
  • Decision making, critical thinking, organizing, and planning
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Applications and Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides (etc)
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Maintain records and prepare reports
  • Accept, understand, and relate to students who have special needs or need differentiated instruction
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress

Accomplishments

  • Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on ELA tests from 65% average to 87% average.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional

American Sign Language

Fluent/Bilingual (Grandchild of Deaf Adults) 

Timeline

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Teacher

The San Diego County Office of Education
08.2020 - Current

Education Specialist

Summit Denali High School
08.2018 - 06.2020

Kinder/1st grade Classroom Teacher of Listening & Spoken Language class

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
07.2017 - 07.2018

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Teacher

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf & the Blind
07.2013 - 07.2014

Bilingual Outreach Hearing Impaired Coordinator

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
07.2013 - 07.2017

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Specialist

Tucson Unified School District
10.2000 - 07.2002

Bilingual Parent Advisor

ASDB Parent Outreach Program
07.1999 - 07.2013

Bilingual Itinerant Hearing-Impaired Teacher

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf & the Blind
07.1999 - 10.2000

Masters of Arts - Special Education, Specializing in Deaf Studies

The University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science - Deaf Studies

The University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Italian

The University of Arizona

Northern Arizona University

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